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The Best Episodes of The Life of Mammals Season 1

Every episode of The Life of Mammals Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Life of Mammals Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Life of Mammals Season 1

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

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  1. Background image for A Winning Design
    8.3/10(149 votes)

    #1 - A Winning Design

    S1: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Insect Hunters
    8.3/10(128 votes)

    #2 - Insect Hunters

    S1:E2

    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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    Director:Mark Linfield
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Plant Predators
    8.1/10(124 votes)

    #3 - Plant Predators

    S1:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(120 votes)

    #4 - Chisellers

    S1:E4

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Meat Eaters
    8.4/10(128 votes)

    #5 - Meat Eaters

    S1:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    8.3/10(120 votes)

    #6 - Opportunists

    S1:E6

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Return to the Water
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #7 - Return to the Water

    S1:E7

    With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Life in the Trees
    8.2/10(117 votes)

    #8 - Life in the Trees

    S1: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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Social Climbers
    8.2/10(114 votes)

    #9 - Social Climbers

    S1: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.

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    Director:Mark Linfield
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Food for Thought
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    #10 - Food for Thought

    S1:E10

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Winning Design" is the best rated episode of "The Life of Mammals" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 149 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2002. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Insect Hunters".