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
Tue, Aug 23 | 8:00 P.M. |
Rise of the Mammals
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Wed, Aug 24 | 1:00 A.M. |
Rise of the Mammals
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Wed, Aug 24 | 9:00 A.M. |
Rise of the Mammals
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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.
Tue, Aug 16 | 7:00 P.M. |
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
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Tue, Aug 16 | 9:00 P.M. |
Animal Espionage
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Wed, Aug 17 | 12:00 A.M. |
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
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Wed, Aug 17 | 2:00 A.M. |
Animal Espionage
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Wed, Aug 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
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Wed, Aug 17 | 10:00 A.M. |
Animal Espionage
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Wed, Aug 17 | 9:00 P.M. |
Mysteries of Sleep
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Thu, Aug 18 | 1:00 A.M. |
Eagle Power
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Thu, Aug 18 | 5:00 A.M. |
Eagle Power
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Fri, Aug 19 | 1:00 A.M. |
Eagle Power
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Fri, Aug 19 | 5:00 A.M. |
Eagle Power
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Sat, Aug 20 | 5:00 A.M. |
Animal Espionage
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Tue, Aug 23 | 7:00 P.M. |
Eagle Power
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Tue, Aug 23 | 8:00 P.M. |
Rise of the Mammals
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Tue, Aug 23 | 9:00 P.M. |
Bat Superpowers
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Wed, Aug 24 | 12:00 A.M. |
Eagle Power
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