Life on Earth - Season 1 - Eps 12: Life in the Trees
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
About Life on Earth
Title: Life on Earth
First Air Date: 1979-01-16
Last Air Date: 1979-04-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 9.1/10 (from 39 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 13
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Synopsis
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.
Cast
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter
