

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
TV-G • Documentary • Series • 2002 • 1 season
Starring: David Attenborough

S1 E1 - 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.
Nov 20, 2002 • 58m

S1 E2 - Insect Hunters
Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.
Nov 27, 2002 • 58m

S1 E3 - Plant Predators
The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.
Dec 4, 2002 • 58m

S1 E4 - Chisellers
Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
Dec 11, 2002 • 58m

S1 E5 - 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.
Dec 18, 2002 • 58m

S1 E6 - Opportunists
A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.
Jan 8, 2003 • 58m

S1 E7 - Return to the Water
With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
Jan 15, 2003 • 58m

S1 E8 - 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.
Jan 22, 2003 • 58m

S1 E9 - 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.
Jan 29, 2003 • 58m

S1 E10 - 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?
Feb 5, 2003 • 58m
The Life of Mammals
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
TV-G • Documentary • TV Series • 2002