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The Life of Mammals
David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.
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Episode 1
A Winning Design
Thu, May 8, 200349 mins
First in a ten-part epic series in which David Attenborough explores why mammals, including humans, are the most successful and diverse animals on the planet. His journey begins in Australia where he encounters the bizarre egg-laying platypus and the country's many marsupials - mammals like the possum, kangaroo and wombat that protect their young in a pouch.
Awards
- 2003 - BAFTA TV Award - Huw Wheldon Award for Factual Series or Strand - nominated
- 2003 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Editing (Factual) - nominated
- 2003 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Graphic Design - nominated
- 2003 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography (Factual) - nominated
