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
Title | Life on Earth - Season 1 Episode 12 Life in the Trees |
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Year | 1979 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | United Kingdom |
Studio | BBC Two |
Cast | David Attenborough |
Crew | John Sparks (Producer), Neil Cleminson (Producer), Maurice Fisher (Cinematography), Christopher Parsons (Producer), Richard Brock (Producer), Mike Salisbury (Producer) |
Alternative Titles | |
Keyword | earth, natural history, biology, ecology, animals, nature, evolution, natural selection, nature documentary |
First Air Date | Jan 16, 1979 |
Last Air date | Apr 10, 1979 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 13 Episode |
Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 9.10/ 10 by 37.00 users |
Popularity | 7.349 |
Language | English |