Table of Contents

• 1: Early mammals in the shadow of dinosaurs
• 2: Terror birds a threat to early mammals
• 3: Rise of the mammals
• 4: The first primates
• 5: Down from the trees
• 6: Standing on two legs
• 7: Stone tools, fire and cooking
• 8: Out of Africa and the conflict with Neanderthals

About the Author

Michael Bright is a biologist, bestselling author and experienced magazine writer and TV producer, who has penned and produced works relating to a wide range of science topics. Hs has written over 90 books on natural history, natural sciences, conservation and the environment and produced the award-winning television series Natural World and Wildlife on One.