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The Life of Mammals
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
- Cast:
- David Attenborough
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- BBC One
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Season 1
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E01
Episode 1
★ 8.5A Winning Design
2002-11-20 · 58mFrom the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulate their own temperatures.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Insect Hunters
2002-11-27 · 58mMammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.7Plant Predators
2002-12-04 · 58mThe plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.0Chisellers
2002-12-11 · 58mSpecial tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
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Episode 5
★ 7.7Meat Eaters
2002-12-18 · 58mPredators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.
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Episode 6
★ 8.0Opportunists
2003-01-08 · 58mA mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.
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Episode 7
★ 8.0Return to the Water
2003-01-15 · 58mWith perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
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Episode 8
★ 8.7Life in the Trees
2003-01-22 · 58mA range of adaptations from sucker-feet to gripping tails help the tree dwellers to survive, and in the dark forest super senses come in to play.
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Episode 9
★ 8.7Social Climbers
2003-01-29 · 58mIn the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift towards larger brains.
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Episode 10
★ 8.3Food for Thought
2003-02-05 · 58mThe natural world was transformed when one great ape began to walk upright - us. But why has this led to the development of our extraordinary brains?
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David Attenborough
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