Life on Earth - Season 1 - Eps 9: The Rise of the Mammals

1979-03-1355 min⭐ 9.1/10

A look at the evolution of mammals from reptiles 200 million years ago. This remarkable transition involved the development of mechanisms for regulating body temperature, for allowing the young to develop in the womb and for suckling newborns. Attenborough also explores the South American origins of marsupials and their colonization of Australia

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About Life on Earth

Life on Earth

Title: Life on Earth

First Air Date: 1979-01-16

Last Air Date: 1979-04-10

Status: Ended

Rating: 9.1/10 (from 39 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 13

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Synopsis

The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.

Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

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