nova -
Rise of the Mammals

Tue, Aug 23 8:00 P.M.

Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs in a fiery global catastrophe. An amazing new trove of fossils reveals how mammals took over, ultimately evolving into the huge array of species, including us, that rule Earth today.

Episode Duration: 54 minutes and 11 seconds

Episode Number: 4617

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Tue, Aug 23	8:00 P.M.	Rise of the Mammals
Wed, Aug 24	1:00 A.M.	Rise of the Mammals
Wed, Aug 24	9:00 A.M.	Rise of the Mammals

About Nova:

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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Wed, Aug 17	2:00 A.M.	Animal Espionage
Wed, Aug 17	8:00 A.M.	NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
Wed, Aug 17	10:00 A.M.	Animal Espionage
Wed, Aug 17	9:00 P.M.	Mysteries of Sleep
Thu, Aug 18	1:00 A.M.	Eagle Power
Thu, Aug 18	5:00 A.M.	Eagle Power
Fri, Aug 19	1:00 A.M.	Eagle Power
Fri, Aug 19	5:00 A.M.	Eagle Power
Sat, Aug 20	5:00 A.M.	Animal Espionage
Tue, Aug 23	7:00 P.M.	Eagle Power
Tue, Aug 23	8:00 P.M.	Rise of the Mammals
Tue, Aug 23	9:00 P.M.	Bat Superpowers
Wed, Aug 24	12:00 A.M.	Eagle Power