BBC One 2002 - 2003 1 season 10 eps TV-G Ended

The Life of Mammals

2002 - 2003 1 season 10 eps TV-G

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50 min

S1 · E1 · Nov 20, 2002

A Winning Design Episode 1

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.

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50 min

S1 · E2 · Nov 27, 2002

Insect Hunters Episode 2

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

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50 min

S1 · E3 · Dec 4, 2002

Plant Predators Episode 3

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

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50 min

S1 · E4 · Dec 11, 2002

Chisellers Episode 4

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

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50 min

S1 · E5 · Dec 18, 2002

Meat Eaters Episode 5

Predators 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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50 min

S1 · E6 · Jan 8, 2003

Opportunists Episode 6

A 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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50 min

S1 · E7 · Jan 15, 2003

Return to the Water Episode 7

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

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50 min

S1 · E8 · Jan 22, 2003

Life in the Trees Episode 8

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.

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50 min

S1 · E9 · Jan 29, 2003

Social Climbers Episode 9

In 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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50 min

S1 · E10 · Feb 5, 2003

Food for Thought Episode 10

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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10 episodes in Season 1

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The Life of Mammals