Life on Earth Season 1 Life in the Trees 1979
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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
- Released: 1979-04-03
- Runtime: 55 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: David Attenborough
- Director: John Sparks, Neil Cleminson, Maurice Fisher, Christopher Parsons, Richard Brock
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1. The Infinite Variety 1979-01-16
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2. Building Bodies 1979-01-23
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3. The First Forests 1979-01-30
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4. The Swarming Hordes 1979-02-06
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5. Conquest of the Waters 1979-02-13
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6. Invasion of the Land 1979-02-20
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7. Victors of the Dry Land 1979-02-27
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8. Lords of the Air 1979-03-06
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9. The Rise of the Mammals 1979-03-13
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10. Theme and Variations 1979-03-20
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11. The Hunters and Hunted 1979-03-27
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12. Life in the Trees 1979-04-03
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13. The Compulsive Communicators 1979-04-10
