Eyewitness: Mammal

While the differences between the 4,000 some species of mammals are great (cats suffer 9 weeks of pregnancy, humans 9 months; sheep have more than enough insulation; the naked ape has traditionally stolen the coats of other mammals; and so on), they share remarkable similarities: mammals nurse, talk, and play, and in the case of kangaroos and humans, box. Mammal, one of 13 new entries in the remarkable Eyewitness series (VL-7/95) adapted from the popular Dorling-Kindersley picture books, is hosted by Martin Sheen and features the eye-opening cinematography, computer-animation, and detailed coverage (the program draws from science, myth, and the arts) that has been the hallmark of the Eyewitness books and videos to date. Top-notch productions at an unbeatable price. The other new titles in the series are: Tree, Desert, Prehistoric Life, Weather, Shell, Pond & River, Rock & Mineral, Arctic & Antarctic, Ape, Butterfly & Moth, Seashore, and Volcano. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: K, E, I, P. (R. Pitman)