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That's because mammals are unable to develop green pigments
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Attenborough's Life in Colour

That's because mammals are unableto develop green pigments

That's because mammals are unable
to develop green pigments

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That's because mammals are unable to develop green pigments.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
31
Timestamp in Movie
00:07:17
Uploaded
May 12, 2025
Season
1
Episode
2
Genres
documentary
Production
Humble Bee Films,SeaLight Pictures

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Movie Summary

Exploring the many ways animals use colour throughout their lives.
S01 • E02 So, it seems the next best solution for the tiger is to have - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:08
So, it seems the next best solution for the tiger is to have
S01 • E01 Most are females and youngsters, both of which are brown. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
Most are females and youngsters, both of which are brown.
S01 • E02 She will have to find a new target. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
She will have to find a new target.
S01 • E01 They, when they're young, have very plain faces with naked muzzles. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
They, when they're young, have very plain faces with na...
S01 • E01 As they grow, their faces begin to change. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
As they grow, their faces begin to change.
S01 • E02 Down by the water, she finds one. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Down by the water, she finds one.
S01 • E01 Testosterone begins to flow through their veins. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
Testosterone begins to flow through their veins.
S01 • E01 When they're about six years old, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
When they're about six years old,
S01 • E02 They have the same limited eyesight as the chital - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:08
They have the same limited eyesight as the chital
S01 • E01 As they become sexually mature, colour appears in their faces. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
As they become sexually mature, colour appears in their face...
S01 • E02 If she treads on a twig and it snaps, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
If she treads on a twig and it snaps,
S01 • E01 Mandrill males are the biggest of all monkeys... - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Mandrill males are the biggest of all monkeys...
S01 • E01 ..weighing over 30 kilos, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
..weighing over 30 kilos,
S01 • E01 Both are fearless declarations of his health and strength. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
Both are fearless declarations of his health and strength.
S01 • E01 And this male is more than happy to prove just how strong he is - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:08
And this male is more than happy to prove just how strong he...
S01 • E01 Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes are particularly sensitive to colour. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes are particularly sensitive t...
S01 • E01 And it's the brightness of their colours which signals their status. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
And it's the brightness of their colours which signals ...
S01 • E01 There are four males in this troop, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:10
There are four males in this troop,
S01 • E01 And not all disputes are settled peacefully. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
And not all disputes are settled peacefully.
S01 • E01 They emphasise their ferocity by gestures, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
They emphasise their ferocity by gestures,