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The Life of Mammals: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) nature and documentary series (2002–2003), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

The Life of Mammals is a nature and documentary series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2002 to 2003 with 1 season and 10 episodes. The Life of Mammals has ended. Its final episode aired on February 5, 2003.

U.S. premiere: November 20, 2002
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 10
Finale: February 5, 2003

Where to watch The Life of Mammals season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Life of Mammals season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	November 20, 2002 – February 5, 2003	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

The Life of Mammals season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	A Winning Design	Wed, Nov 20, 2002 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Insect Hunters	Wed, Nov 27, 2002 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Plant Predators	Wed, Dec 4, 2002 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Chisellers	Wed, Dec 11, 2002 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Meat Eaters	Wed, Dec 18, 2002 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Opportunists	Wed, Jan 8, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Return to the Water	Wed, Jan 15, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Life in the Trees	Wed, Jan 22, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Social Climbers	Wed, Jan 29, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Food for Thought	Wed, Feb 5, 2003 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Life of Mammals

Season 1: Season 1 of The Life of Mammals aired from November 20, 2002 to February 5, 2003 on BBC (U.K.) (10 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired November 20, 2002)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): David Attenborough (Presenter)

Common questions

How many seasons of The Life of Mammals are there?

The Life of Mammals has 1 season and 10 episodes listed, airing from November 20, 2002 to February 5, 2003.

Is The Life of Mammals cancelled or ended?

The Life of Mammals has ended. Its final episode aired on February 5, 2003.

Where can I watch The Life of Mammals?

The Life of Mammals originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.