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Delilah

S01E09 The Rise of the Mammals

1979-03-13

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.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Everything to Everyone
2021-03-09
 1
The Infinite Variety
1979-01-16
 2
Toldja
2021-03-09
 2
Building Bodies
1979-01-23
 3
The First Forests
1979-01-30
 3
Sometimes Apart
2021-03-16
 4
The Swarming Hordes
1979-02-06
 4
Andre
2021-03-23
 5
No Good Deed
2021-04-06
 5
Conquest of the Waters
1979-02-13
 6
Not Waving But Drowning
2021-04-13
 6
Invasion of the Land
1979-02-20
 7
The Purple Empress
2021-04-20
 7
Victors of the Dry Land
1979-02-27
 8
Lords of the Air
1979-03-06
 9
The Rise of the Mammals
1979-03-13
 10
Theme and Variations
1979-03-20
 11
The Hunters and Hunted
1979-03-27
 12
Life in the Trees
1979-04-03
 13
The Compulsive Communicators
1979-04-10