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Life on Earth · S1E10 — Theme and Variations
Season 1 episodes
1. The Infinite VarietyJan 16, 1979
2. Building BodiesJan 23, 1979
3. The First ForestsJan 30, 1979
4. The Swarming HordesFeb 6, 1979
5. Conquest of the WatersFeb 13, 1979
6. Invasion of the LandFeb 20, 1979
7. Victors of the Dry LandFeb 27, 1979
8. Lords of the AirMar 6, 1979
9. The Rise of the MammalsMar 13, 1979
10. Theme and VariationsMar 20, 1979
11. The Hunters and HuntedMar 27, 1979
12. Life in the TreesApr 3, 1979
13. The Compulsive CommunicatorsApr 10, 1979Synopsis
A small, furry creature native to the jungles of Southeast Asia—the tree shrew—has captivated scientists, offering a glimpse into the possible origins of an entire class of animals: mammals. David Attenborough explores the remarkable diversity within this group. Bats alone boast over a thousand species; some hunt insects, others sip nectar, drink blood, or even catch fish. Juxtapose these with the great whales that sing, the star-nosed mole, and the giant anteater, and the sheer breadth of va
