The Life of Mammals S1E2 — Insect Hunters
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The Life of Mammals•Season 1•Episode 2

Insect Hunters

8.4/10 · 140 votesNov 27, 200258 min

Ranked #3 of 10 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.

Directed byMark Linfield
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Cast1

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

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Mark Linfield

Mark Linfield

Producer

Mark Linfield

Mark Linfield

Director

D

Dan Tapster

Researcher

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Kate Hopkins

Sound Editor

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Steve Olive

Online Editor

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David Corfield

Online Editor

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Tim Coope

Editor

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Trevor Gosling

Sound Recordist

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Graham Ross

Sound Recordist

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Jonathon Prosser

Colorist

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Alex Griffiths

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Graham Frake

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Insect Hunters" is episode 2 of The Life of Mammals season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 140 votes, ranking #3 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Mark Linfield, it aired on November 27, 2002.

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