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The Best Episodes of The Life of Mammals

Every episode of The Life of Mammals ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best 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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    The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 2 - Insect Hunters
    8.4/10(136 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 5 - Meat Eaters
    8.4/10(135 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 6 - Opportunists
    8.4/10(127 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 10 - Food for Thought
    8.4/10(123 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 1 - A Winning Design
    8.3/10(158 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 9 - Social Climbers
    8.3/10(121 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Mark Linfield
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 4 - Chisellers
    8.2/10(127 votes)

    #7 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 7 - Return to the Water
    8.2/10(121 votes)

    #8 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 8 - Life in the Trees
    8.2/10(124 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Life of Mammals Season 1 Episode 3 - Plant Predators
    8.1/10(131 votes)

    #10 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Insect Hunters" is the best rated episode of "The Life of Mammals". It scored 8.4/10 based on 136 votes. Directed by Mark Linfield and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/27/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Meat Eaters".