Life on Earth — Season 1, Episode 12: Life in the Trees
Documentary • 55 min • 1 season, 13 episodes • ★ 9.1/10
Episode synopsis
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
The story of life, from the first primitive cells to the plants and animals that now live around us.