Episode
The Life of Mammals: Chisellers
Overview
Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
Details
- Series
- The Life of Mammals
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2002-12-11
- Runtime
- 58 min
Episode context
Chisellers is Episode 4 in Season 1 of The Life of Mammals. It aired on 2002-12-11. The runtime is 58 min.
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Episode 5: Meat Eaters
Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.
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