The Life of Mammals
The Life of Mammals

The Life of Mammals

2002 1 Seasons 10 Episodes ⭐ 8.4 Documentary

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

A Winning Design

From the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulat

EP 2

Insect Hunters

Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into t

EP 3

Plant Predators

The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical

EP 4

Chisellers

Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and

EP 5

Meat Eaters

Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must main

EP 6

Opportunists

A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where

EP 7

Return to the Water

With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters

EP 8

Life in the Trees

A range of adaptations from sucker-feet to gripping tails help the tree dwellers to survive, and in the dark forest supe

EP 9

Social Climbers

In the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift tow

EP 10

Food for Thought

The natural world was transformed when one great ape began to walk upright - us. But why has this led to the development

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