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Mammal Origins (2026)
Directed by Thomas Cirotteau
Documentary · 54m
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.
Cast
Mercer Boffey
Crew
- Director
- Thomas Cirotteau
- Writer
- Thomas Cirotteau, Gaspard Grandperret, Eric Pincas
Details
- Release date
- 2026-02-11
- Runtime
- 54m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English