Shows Like The Life of Mammals
If you liked The Life of Mammals (2002), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Natural World (1983)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryNatural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British…
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Life (2009)
★ 8.4/10Also documentaryDavid Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
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Planet Earth (2006)
★ 8.6/10Also documentaryDavid Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
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Nature (1982)
★ 7.9/10Also documentaryConsistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems…
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Night on Earth (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also documentaryThis nature series’ new technology lifts night’s veil to reveal the hidden lives of the world’s creatures, from lions on the hunt to bats on the wing.
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Earth at Night in Colour (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryFilmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
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Great Migrations (2010)
★ 7.7/10Also documentaryShot from land and air, in trees and cliff-blinds, on ice floes and underwater, this documentary tells the powerful stories of many of the planet's species and their movements, while revealing new scientific insights…
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Tiny World (2020)
★ 8/10Also documentaryThis docuseries showcases nature's lesser-known tiny heroes. Spotlighting small creatures and the extraordinary things they do to survive, each episode is filled with surprising stories and spectacular cinematography.
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Dynasties (2018)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryFollow the true stories of five of the world's most celebrated, yet endangered animals; penguins, chimpanzees, lions, painted wolves and tigers. Each in a heroic struggle against rivals and against the forces of…
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Seven Worlds, One Planet (2019)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryMillions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth’s crust creating seven extraordinary continents. This documentary series reveals how each distinct continent has shaped the unique animal life found there.
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Super/Natural (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also documentaryUtilizing the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology, this documentary reveals the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, and invites viewers to see and…
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Our Planet (2019)
★ 8.5/10Also documentaryExperience our planet's natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope.
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The Crocodile Hunter (1997)
★ 7.6/10Also documentaryAustralian host Steve Irwin and his wife Terri run a wildlife refuge. Their shared passion is educating the world about wildlife, including the much feared crocodile and numerous venomous snakes. Steve's specialty is…
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Planet Earth III (2023)
★ 8.6/10Also documentaryJourneying to the far reaches of our planet, this eight part series follows some of the world's most amazing species, telling extraordinary stories that are dramatic, thrilling, funny and sometimes heart-breaking, but…
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Planet Earth II (2016)
★ 8.6/10Also documentaryDavid Attenborough presents a documentary series exploring how animals meet the challenges of surviving in the most iconic habitats on earth.
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The Blue Planet (2001)
★ 8.4/10Also documentarySir David Attenborough narrates this critically acclaimed series that dives deep into the marine environment of Planet Earth. Although two-thirds of the world's surface is covered with water, scientists know less about…
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Secret World of Sound (2024)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryAnthony Morgan explores the extraordinary ways that animals hear and produce sound, and the crucial role sound plays in the lives of animals around the globe - from birth to surviving adulthood and finding a mate.
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Life on Our Planet (2023)
★ 8.1/10Also documentaryLife's extraordinary journey to conquer, adapt and survive on Earth across billions of years comes alive in this groundbreaking nature docuseries.
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The Life of Birds (1998)
★ 8.3/10Also documentaryIn the documentary series produced by the BBC, The Life of Birds, Sir David Attenborough unveils a new investigation into the behaviour of birds, perfectly adapted animals that conquer the air. This ten-part series…
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The Secret Lives of Animals (2024)
★ 8/10Also documentaryDiscover the clever and creative ways animals navigate life’s most extraordinary challenges, from leaving home to finding a partner.