Sir David Attenborough and the BBC have a well-earned reputation for creating some of the best and most informative wildlife programs.

With breathtaking footage and Attenborough's informed enthusiasm, The Life of Mammals takes viewers into the line of fire for an up-close and educational look at evolution's greatest success stories.

The 10-part series explains the different classifications of mammals, explores their versatility, and reveals how humans came to be the dominant animals on the planet.

The amazing adaptability of these creatures, big and small, is the crux of the series that will certainly prove to be both an entertaining and educational experience.