Life on Earth
Season 1 • Episode 12: Life in the Trees • Watch with subtitles
Episode 12: Life in the Trees
April 3, 1979 • 55 min
David Attenborough's now-legendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates, whose ancestors sought their fortune in the treetops. There they developed binocular vision for accurately judging distances, and the ability to grasp trees with a firm grip. The group includes dazzling gymnasts, deafening choristers and highly cultured monkeys.
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