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10. 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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The Life of Mammals is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC One on November 20, 2002. It has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 10 "Food for Thought", aired on February 5, 2003.
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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10 episodes · 1 season
2002 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago
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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?
E9
In the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift towards larger brains.
E8
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.
E7
With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
E6
A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.
E5
Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.
E4
Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
E3
The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.
E2
Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.
E1
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.
The Life of Mammals has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 5, 2003.
The most recent episode of The Life of Mammals, Season 1 Episode 10 "Food for Thought", aired on February 5, 2003.
The Life of Mammals has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
The Life of Mammals first aired on BBC One on November 20, 2002.
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