The Life of Mammals
A Winning Design
Season 1 Episode 1 of 10
David Attenborough presents an insight into the most successful animals on the planet. Observing an Arctic fox stalk prey in its -20C environment, he reveals warm-bloodedness as one of the key factors in the mammals' global domination. He also studies marsupials in Australia and Central America, offering a unique view inside a platypus's breeding burrow
The Life of Mammals airs on BBC Two HD at 4:15 PM, Monday 14 July. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Nature ➝ Animals ➝ Environment
David Attenborough
Presenter
Mike Salisbury
Producer