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Life in the Trees

Episode 12 of 13

David Attenborough's now-legendary encounter with young gorillas is featured in this episode as he looks at the history of primates.

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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54 minutes

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Sat 15 Mar 2014 09:35
BBC Two

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Credits

Presenter David Attenborough
Producer John Sparks

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Apr 1979 20:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 8 Apr 1979 19:15
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 20 May 1980 19:15
    BBC One
  • Wed 20 Jan 1982 18:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Mon 17 Nov 1986 19:35
    BBC One
  • Sun 2 Aug 1992 19:20
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 12 Feb 2013 16:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales only
  • Sat 15 Mar 2014 09:35
    BBC Two HD, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales & England only

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