The series celebrates the triumphs of mammals while also highlighting the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world.
BBC Earth has announced the premiere of its latest groundbreaking series. mammalian, presented by the legendary Sir David Attenborough. His six-part show, which includes a “making of” episode, takes viewers on an unforgettable journey and reveals the secrets behind the amazing success of some of the most diverse and adaptable animals on Earth. I'll make it.
mammalian is a wonderful series that takes viewers on a fascinating journey exploring the ingenious ways mammals continually adapt to a world dominated by humans. This series follows the lives of African mammals and why these animals deserve so much attention. South African and African audiences will be able to experience the wonders of their own backyard like never before.
The series celebrates the triumphs of mammals while also highlighting the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. Wild animals make up less than 6% of the current mammalian biomass, and many species are at risk of extinction. This series explores how these incredible creatures navigate a world increasingly dominated by humans, showing the winners and losers of today's new wild.
Scott Alexander, series producer mammalian“What makes this series special is what makes mammals special. They are found in every ocean, on every continent, in every habitat, so there is an incredible variety of locations. I hope that by the end of the series, people will have a greater appreciation for the outdoors and animals.”
Spotlight on majestic African mammals
South African viewers will be in for a special treat as the series features a wealth of fascinating mammals from across the continent. The BBC filmed the series in breathtaking locations across the continent, including Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia.
of mammalian The series features amazing African species across four of the six episodes.
The “Dark” episode showcases the amazing hunting skills of the leopards of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park.
The “Forest” episode features the stunning straw-colored fruit bats of Zambia's Kasanka National Park and the relationship between lions and waterbucks in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park.
“Modern” episodes focus on the ingenuity of hippos in Tanzania's Katavi National Park and the heart-pounding chase of cheetahs in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
'Heat' episode reveals surprising adaptations of mammals in Namibia's Etosha National Park, including the iconic South African ostrich, Angolan giraffe and black-backed jackal, and the secret life of the olive baboon in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park Become.
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Roger Webb, executive producer mammalian She adds, “As mammals ourselves, we can immediately relate to the animals and the stories about them in this series. You can't help but admire a chimpanzee's father as he shows him how to find honey buried underground.
“This connection to us makes this show an incredibly engaging and compelling piece of television, challenging us to question our role in the lives of the wild mammals we share on Earth.” It will be.”
The show will be broadcast for the first time on Monday 20 May at 20:00 on BBC Earth, DStv channel 184.
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