The Rise of the Mammals (S01E09)
S01E09
This episode delves into the fascinating evolution of mammals from their reptilian ancestors, tracing back 200 million years. The journey highlights key adaptations such as the ability to maintain body heat, the transition to giving birth to live young, and the nurturing of infants through lactation. Sir David Attenborough investigates the origins of marsupials in South America and their subsequent migration and establishment in Australia, showcasing the incredible diversity and resilience of these creatures throughout history.
Show
Life on Earth
Episode
S01E09
Air Date
Mar 13, 1979
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Flushed
S01E01
The Infinite Variety
S01E02
Size Matters
S01E02
Building Bodies
S01E03
The First Forests
S01E03
Sex, Death & Nudity
S01E04
The Swarming Hordes
S01E04
Inferno
S01E05
Conquest of the Waters
S01E05
The Girl with Two Breasts
S01E06
Invasion of the Land
S01E06
The Cupboard of Patrick's Love
S01E07
Victors of the Dry Land
S01E08
Lords of the Air
S01E09
The Rise of the Mammals
S01E10
Theme and Variations
S01E11
The Hunters and Hunted
S01E12
Life in the Trees
S01E13
The Compulsive Communicators