David Attenborough whispers sweet nothings about a shrew's sex life. You're welcome.
7.559 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestFrom deep in the undergrowth to the highest tree, forests are home to two-thirds of all mammal species. Discover how they overcome the many challenges of life in a crowded world.
The series offers fascinating insights into the most successful animal group in the world. From the tiny Etruscan shrew to the giant blue whale, Mammals will reveal the secrets of their success, and how their winning design, incredible adaptability, unrivaled intelligence, and unique sociability have all contributed to their remarkable rise.
Acting
Attenborough's whisper-voice could narrate your taxes.
Cinematography
Tiny mammals shot like prestige drama protagonists.
Direction
Six episodes, zero filler, maximum mammal drama.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Filmed across 100+ locations using thermal cameras, drone swarms, and burrow robots—Attenborough's team invented new tech just to spy on tiny mammals.
Released as Attenborough's final major mammal series at 97; every frame carries implicit elegy for species he may outlast.
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