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Life on Earth S1E9 — The Rise of the Mammals

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Life on Earth•Season 1•Episode 9

The Rise of the Mammals

8.8/10 · 90 votesMar 13, 197954 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Mammals have proved to be one of the most adaptable products of evolution. David Attenborough looks at their evolution from reptiles 200 million years ago. This remarkable transition involved the development of mechanisms for regulating body temperature, for allowing the young to develop in the

Written byDavid Attenborough

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Cast1

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Crew12

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Rodger Jackman

Cinematography

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Ray Henman

Cinematography

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Writer

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Alec Brown

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Martin Saunders

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Maurice Tibbles

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David Parer

Cinematography

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Keith Taylor

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Bob McDonnell

Sound

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John Sparks

Producer

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Michael Salisbury

Producer's Assistant

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Dione Gilmour

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Episode Summary

"The Rise of the Mammals" is episode 9 of Life on Earth season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 90 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.7). Written by David Attenborough, it aired on March 13, 1979.

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