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
Title | Life on Earth - Season 1 Episode 9 The Rise of the Mammals |
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Year | 1979 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Two |
Cast | David Attenborough |
Crew | John Sparks (Producer), Neil Cleminson (Producer), Maurice Fisher (Cinematography), Christopher Parsons (Producer), Richard Brock (Producer), Mike Salisbury (Producer) |
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Keyword | earth, natural history, biology, ecology, animals, nature, evolution, natural selection, nature documentary |
First Air Date | Jan 16, 1979 |
Last Air date | Apr 10, 1979 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 13 Episode |
Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 9.10/ 10 by 38.00 users |
Popularity | 7.413 |
Language | English |