Series synopsis
The Life of Mammals is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC One on November 20, 2002. It ended on February 5, 2003. It stars David Attenborough.
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
Premise
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Attenborough as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 7 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | November 20, 2002 | February 5, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platypus | |
| 2 | Elephants | |
| 3 | Big Cats |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 regulate their own temperatures. |
November 20, 2002 |
| 2 |
Insect Hunters Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies. |
November 27, 2002 |
| 3 |
Plant Predators The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet. |
December 4, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 20, 2002 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2003 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | Ended |