Aired Tuesday 15 July, 4:15pm - 5:15pmon BBC Two HD

The Life of Mammals

Name: 4:15pm - Series 1 Episode 6
Start: 2025-07-21T15:15:00Z
End: 2025-07-21T16:15:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 1 Episode 2: Insect Hunters

When the giant reptiles disappeared, the mammals seized the chance to conquer new territory. David meets moles that can swim through sand, a shrew that hunts underwater, and the world's strangest bat in New Zealand.

Category: Documentary / Animals / Nature
Original air date: 27/11/2002

Cast and crew

Mark LinfieldDirector
David AttenboroughHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 4
Today, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 4
Tomorrow, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 5
Tomorrow, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 5
Monday 21 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 6
Monday 21 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 6