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The Life of Mammals

The Life of Mammals

20028.31 Season10 EpisodesEnded

Overview

David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

Created by David Attenborough
Written by David Attenborough
Produced by Sandra Gorel, Mike Salisbury
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

Themes & Keywords

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About The Life of Mammals

The Life of Mammals is a documentary series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of wildlife, miniseries, animals, nature, nature documentary, mammals. Created by David Attenborough, it stars David Attenborough. David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

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