The Life of Mammals

The Worst Episodes of The Life of Mammals

Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC One

Every episode of The Life of Mammals ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Life of Mammals!

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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  1. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Insect Hunters

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    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:N/A
  2. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Plant Predators

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    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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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Chisellers

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    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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  4. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Meat Eaters

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    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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  5. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Opportunists

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    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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  6. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Return to the Water

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

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  8. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Life in the Trees

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    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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  9. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Social Climbers

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    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:N/A
  10. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Food for Thought

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    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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  11. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - A Winning Design

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    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Insect Hunters" is the worst rated episode of "The Life of Mammals". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Mark Linfield and written by N/A, it aired on 11/27/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Plant Predators".