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The Worst Episodes of The Life of Mammals

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

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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 3 - Plant Predators
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 5 - Meat Eaters
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 2 - Insect Hunters
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Mark Linfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 4 - Chisellers
    8.0/10(3 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 6 - Opportunists
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 7 - Return to the Water
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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..

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 10 - Food for Thought
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 1 - A Winning Design
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 8 - Life in the Trees
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - 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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