LIVENova - Mammal Origins
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 therapsids faced extinction events, outlived giants, and ultimately gave rise to the diverse world of mammals we know today, including us.
Series Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
Recent and Upcoming Airings
11.12/11 8:00 pm 11.12/12 12:00 am 11.32/12 3:00 am 11.12/13 4:00 am 11.32/16 10:00 pm 11.22/17 6:00 pm 11.22/17 11:00 pm 11.22/18 7:00 am