Wednesday 23 July, 4:15pm - 5:15pmon BBC Two HD

The Life of Mammals

Name: 4:15pm - Series 1 Episode 9
Start: 2025-07-24T15:15:00Z
End: 2025-07-24T16:15:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 1 Episode 8: Life in the Trees

We study tree dwellers - mammals which have adapted to a life at height. A third of the world's surface is still covered by forest of some sort. Animals such as the hyrax, tamanduas and flying squirrel have developed different tactics with which to exploit this environment.

Category: Documentary / Animals / Nature
Original air date: 22/01/2003

Cast and crew

David AttenboroughHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Monday 21 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 6
Monday 21 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 6
Tuesday 22 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 7
Tuesday 22 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two HD
Series 1 Episode 7
Wednesday 23 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 8
Thursday 24 July, 4:15pmon BBC Two
Series 1 Episode 9