Mammals, mammals, everywhere!
Walking with Beasts: Whale Killer presented by BBC.
Plot: Following the success of Walking with Dinosaurs, Walking with Beasts: Whale Killer refers to the Age of Mammals. Most of the episode dedicates itself to ancient marine mammals, especially Basilosaurus, a massive, extinct whale. The show also addresses how changes in ocean climates affect land creatures, especially larger animals.
Genre: Documentary, Television
Reading Level: Not Rated; but does contain sequences with high violence and gore.
Similar Titles: Chased by Dinosaurs, Life of Mammals
Personal Thoughts: Like the previous Walking with series, the show attempts to recreate some of the world's most unique ancient animals. Unfortunately, it still falls into the speculation and spectacle trap. For example, the powerful Andrewsarchus is, in fact, known only through a single skull, making the description of muscles and hooves entirely speculative. Similarly, Basilosaurus' willingness to enter a shallow lagoon seems extremely unlikely, given the estimated size of the whale. Still, the show has its fans and, considering the still-impressive special effects, it is not difficult to understand why.
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