Life on Earth - Season 1 - Eps 12: Life in the Trees

1979-04-0355 min⭐ 9.1/10

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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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

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

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