In this captivating episode, David Attenborough revisits his iconic meeting with playful young gorillas while exploring the evolutionary journey of primates. He reveals how their ancestors thrived in the canopies, developing remarkable binocular vision for depth perception and a strong grip for climbing. The episode showcases a vibrant array of primate personalities, from agile acrobats and loud vocalists to sophisticated social monkeys, all highlighting the rich tapestry of life among the trees.
Show
Delilah
Episode
S01E12
Air Date
Apr 03, 1979
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Everything to Everyone
S01E01
The Infinite Variety
S01E02
Toldja
S01E02
Building Bodies
S01E03
The First Forests
S01E03
Sometimes Apart
S01E04
The Swarming Hordes
S01E04
Andre
S01E05
No Good Deed
S01E05
Conquest of the Waters
S01E06
Not Waving But Drowning
S01E06
Invasion of the Land
S01E07
The Purple Empress
S01E07
Victors of the Dry Land
S01E08
Lords of the Air
S01E09
The Rise of the Mammals
S01E10
Theme and Variations
S01E11
The Hunters and Hunted
S01E12
Life in the Trees
S01E13
The Compulsive Communicators