A new spectacular series about mammals will be coming to our TV screens soon – here’s what we know so far
From the big cats to the great apes, Mammals are the most widespread group of animals on Earth, and this fabunew series from the BBC will bring their stories to life.
It is one of a number of new natural world documentaries the BBC has commissioned recently. Others include Wild Isles (presented by David Attenborough) Paul Whitehouse: Our Troubled Rivers, Big Little Journeys and Wild Scandinavia
What is Mammals about?
Mammals are found on every continent and in every ocean, from the coldest wildernesses to the hottest deserts, from the densest jungles to the darkest depths, this group of animals has evolved to master almost every habitat on our planet.
Full of new, never-before-seen behaviours, this series for 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, unrivalled intelligence and unique sociability have all contributed to their remarkable rise.
Just 4% of today’s mammals are wild animals and many species face extinction. As well as giving BBC viewers an exciting new perspective on a remarkable group of animals, the series will also highlight many of the problems faced by mammals in today’s rapidly changing world.
How many episodes of Mammals are there?
There will be six episodes, which will be aired on BBC 1 and BBC I player
When is Mammals on tv?
The BBC have not released a date yet – but watch this space!
Mammals was made by BBC Studios Natural History Unit and co-produced by France Televisions, ZDF and BBC America. It was commissioned by Jack Bootle, Head of Commissioning, Specialist Factual and Sreya Biswas, Head of Natural History, BBC Commissioning. The Executive Producer is Roger Webb and the Series Producer is Scott Alexander.