The Life of Mammals

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   E1. A Winning Design

   Nov 20, 2002 · 58m

   From the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulate their own temperatures.

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   E2. Insect Hunters

   Nov 27, 2002 · 58m

   Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.

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   E3. Plant Predators

   Dec 4, 2002 · 58m

   The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.

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   E4. Chisellers

   Dec 11, 2002 · 58m

   Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.

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   E5. Meat Eaters

   Dec 18, 2002 · 58m

   Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.

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   E6. Opportunists

   Jan 8, 2003 · 58m

   A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.

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