About this series
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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The Life of Mammals
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Quick facts
First Aired
2002
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.3/10
Votes
46
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
A Winning Design
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.
S01E02
Insect Hunters
Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.
S01E03
Plant Predators
The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.
S01E04
Chisellers
Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
S01E05
Meat Eaters
Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.
S01E06
Opportunists
A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.
S01E07
Return to the Water
With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
S01E08
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 super senses come in to play.
S01E09
Social Climbers
In the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift towards larger brains.
S01E10
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 of our extraordinary brains?
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Questions about The Life of Mammals
How many seasons does The Life of Mammals have?
The Life of Mammals has 1 season and 10 episodes total.
What genre is The Life of Mammals?
The Life of Mammals is a Documentary series.
Who stars in The Life of Mammals?
The cast of The Life of Mammals includes David Attenborough.
What is the TMDB rating for The Life of Mammals?
The Life of Mammals has a TMDB rating of 8.3/10 based on 46 votes.
