The Life Of Mammals

The Life Of Mammals

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Average of 243 ratings: 4.2 Stars

2003 M Suitable for general audiences.

"Mammals, those creatures that are furry, warm-blooded, and nourish their young with milk, are the most popular of all animals - perhaps because we are mammals ourselves."

David Attenborough

David Attenborough's latest series offers an unparalleled view of this remarkable group of animals. It features many of the planet's most fascinating species, including ourselves, and illustrates how mammals have become so incredibly diverse and successful.

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Duration
550 minutes
Studio
Roadshow Entertainment

DVD details

Discs
4
Screen Format
16x9 Widescreen Enhanced
Zone
4
Subtitles
English For The Hearing Impaired
Audio
Dolby Digital

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  • The Life Of Mammals (2003) (Disc 1)
    Episodes 1 - 3

    A Winning Design
    Mammals have evolved to suit virtually every environment on earth. They are true survivors.

    Insect Hunters
    From ants to spiders, some animals have an insatiable appetite for insects.

    Plant Predators
    Thrilling encounters with seemingly placid herbivores

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    Episodes 4 - 6

    Chisellers
    With chisel-like teeth, rodents are well equipped for life everywhere - from the Mojave Desert to the rivers of Wyoming.

    Meat Eaters
    The thrill of the chase isn't the issue - for some animals its a case of 'kill of be killed'.

    Opportunitsts
    The omnivores' success in our world is a testaent to their versatile and adaptable diets

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  • The Life Of Mammals (2003) (Disc 3)
    Episodes 7 - 8

    Return To Water
    Millions of years of increasing competition for survival made some animals take one of the greatest steps in evolution - to return to water.

    Life In The Trees
    To fully reap the benifits a life in the trees provides, many mammals have physically adapted to their surroundings.

    Special Features
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  • The Life Of Mammals (2003) (Disc 4)
    Episodes 9 - 10

    Social Climbers
    Many monkeys and baboons live in large groups where social skills are important for a life of harmony.

    Food For Thought
    Human beings may seem unique amongst mammals, but how far have we really come from our mammal heritage?

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7 Member Reviews Write a review

4 by Alison17

A fantastic documentary - I loved it so much that I went out and bought it! This is a great overview of a lot of mammals, full of interesting facts.

4 by Abby31

Fantastic Documentary,David Attenborough is great

5 by gusrob

i love david attenborough - he's just brilliant. This is a great series - worth renting.

4 by mi

A well made Nature documentary, highly recommended. .

5 by icbear

A superb series continues. Great cinematography. Well presented as always by arguably the best presenter around

5 by Mrs

The final chapters are absolutely great. Continues to educate in an easy to listen to manner, but manages to raise questions and be thought provoking about our existence and our time on earth. A must.

5 by radames1

I'll keep it brief - If you are interested in the subject matter, you will be absolutely riveted. If not, you will find yourself captivated anyway! David Attenborough presents a wonderful outlook on... Read more