The Life of Mammals

Name: The Life of Mammals
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-11-20
Rating: 8.4
Cast: David Attenborough

ENDED1 Season10 Episodes★ 8.4

The Life of Mammals is a documentary series on BBC One that ran from 2002 to 2003, ending after 1 season and 10 episodes.

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NetworkBBC One

First AiredNov 20, 2002

Last AiredFeb 5, 2003

GenreDocumentary

Runtime50 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionDiscovery, BBC, BBC Studios Natural History Unit

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

Cast

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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E1A Winning Design

Nov 20, 200258m

From the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulate their own temperatures.

E2Insect Hunters

Nov 27, 200258m★ 8.0

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

E3Plant Predators

Dec 4, 200258m★ 7.7

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

E4Chisellers

Dec 11, 200258m★ 8.0

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

E5Meat Eaters

Dec 18, 200258m★ 7.7

Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.

E6Opportunists

Jan 8, 200358m★ 8.0

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

E7Return to the Water

Jan 15, 200358m★ 8.0

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

E8Life in the Trees

Jan 22, 200358m★ 8.7

A 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.

E9Social Climbers

Jan 29, 200358m★ 8.7

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

E10Food for Thought

Feb 5, 200358m★ 8.3

The 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?

About The Life of Mammals

The Life of Mammals is a documentary series on BBC One. The show first aired on Nov 20, 2002 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. The Life of Mammals has ended. It has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 48 votes. The cast includes David Attenborough.