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Mammal Origins

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Uncover the surprising ancient origins of mammals, a story that began long before the dinosaurs' reign. Surveying Earth's tumultuous past reveals how some of our earliest ancestors, the therapsids – creatures that looked like reptiles but were starting to develop mammalian traits – survived multiple global catastrophes. Through remarkable adaptations like burrowing and the emergence of warm-bloodedness, they forged a lineage that persevered against all odds. Fascinating fossil clues and cutting-edge science reveal how a small, resilient group of animals faced extinction events, outlived giants, and ultimately gave rise to the diverse world of mammals we know today, including us.

Directed byThomas Cirotteau

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0h 54m
Language
EN
Released
February 11, 2026

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Mercer Boffey

Mercer Boffey

Self - Narrator

Creative team
Directed by
Thomas Cirotteau
Written by
Thomas Cirotteau
Gaspard Grandperret

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