Themes and Variations
David Attenborough looks at some of the huge variety of mammals. The tree shrew has attracted great interest as it shows how mammals may have originated.
A little furry animal from the jungles of South East Asia, called a tree shrew, has attracted great interest from scientists because it shows how a great group of animals may have originated - the mammals.
David Attenborough looks at some of the huge variety of mammals. Bats number over a thousand species, many hunt insects, some sip nectar, drink blood, and even catch fish. Contrast those which use sonar with the great whales that sing, the star-nosed mole and the giant anteater, and the potential variations become dramatically clear.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Producer | Richard Brock |
Broadcasts
- Tue 20 Mar 197920:10BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 25 Mar 197919:20BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Tue 6 May 198019:35- Wed 6 Jan 198218:00BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 3 Nov 198619:35
- Sun 19 Jul 199219:15BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Fri 8 Feb 201316:15BBC Two Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & England only
- Sat 1 Mar 201409:05BBC Two HD, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
David Attenborough's favourite moments from 30 years of broadcasting
From close encounters with rare creatures to poignant insight on the state of the planet.
