Monkey Planet

Monkey Planet

Limited Series 2014 · 3 eps · ★ 7.9 · Documentary

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We humans are part of an extraordinary family, with hundreds of bizarre and colourful relatives all over the world. Monkey Planet explores the ingenious survival tactics and amazing physical adaptations of our primate family, including strange lemurs, acrobatic monkeys, and enigmatic apes. Spanning the globe, we uncover the secrets of an array of fascinating, flexible primate minds.

Directed by Giles Badger

Network: BBC One

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