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David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
Episode 10 : Food for Thought
February. 05,2003
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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Episode 9 : Social Climbers
January. 29,2003
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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Episode 8 : Life in the Trees
January. 22,2003
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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Episode 7 : Return to the Water
January. 15,2003
With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
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Episode 6 : Opportunists
January. 08,2003
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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Episode 5 : Meat Eaters
December. 18,2002
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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Episode 4 : Chisellers
December. 11,2002
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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Episode 3 : Plant Predators
December. 04,2002
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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Episode 2 : Insect Hunters
November. 27,2002
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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Episode 1 : A Winning Design
November. 20,2002
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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