Same here. I've seen several similar clips probably all from Attenborough progs.
One of my favourites is seeing chimps learn how to use tools to crack a nut but with the old addage that you can't teach old dogs new tricks - or chimps in this case.
They showed how an older chimp who didn't learn the technique when it was young couldn't work out how to use the tools. It was giving it a go but didn't have the dexterity or focus to do it properly.
I didn't realize they were cannibals
Aww bless but seeing we are very close to them it is the same for use humans. (I still cannot work out metric )
I am wondering if that mosquitoes repellent is available to buy. I could do with some of that myself
George McGavin is a brilliant presenter and I have loved this series. Why is there not more of the same.
Nothing, but i'd rather watch this show on my telly rather than on my monitor.
Ah, I've watched iPlayer on my TV ever since I got my Freesat box. I guess Sky on Demand is similar.
In fact, since I got my super new internet-connected TV this week, I have 3 ways to watch: 1) directly using an app on the TV 2) Using my Freesat box and 3) using my Sony Blu-ray player/home cinema.
Plus on my PC, laptop, tablet or phone if I'm of a mind
What a wonderful series. Over the last two or three years the more I've seen of George the more I've liked him and now for me he's the natural successor to David Attenborough.
I could hardly believe my eyes at the monkeys flossing. How really clever of them. The monkeys flinging themselves into the water was sheer playfulness and happiness although they did it with such abandon I did wonder how often one might have an accident.
Edit. I also wondered whether the bellyflops hurt them as they hurt us and one day one of them will have worked out that stretching his arms out to hit the water first makes it even more fun!
I thought the barbed wire on the column the monkeys were climbing up looked evil. If it was intended to stop them doing that, it was certainly ineffective!
Absolutely wonderful short series, it's reminded me of how much I miss tuning in to wildlife documentaries - they seem to be less prevalent from the Beeb than they used to be, but when they do rear their head they seldom disappoint
George McGavin is an absolute natural fit for things like this, and echoing others I'd say he would be a worthy successor to Attenborough... He is engaging and brings his own charismatic identity to the table too, rather than trying to imitate Attenborough necessarily.
Best thing I've caught on TV in absolutely ages. I hope this makes it to Blu-ray, or at least has a tie-in book
I'm begining to wonder if monkeys have any tastebuds.
First we see an orangutan eating soap and now other monkeys eating charcoal
Charcoal tablets are sometimes prescribed for humans in cases of poisoning or drug overdoses. The monkeys discovered its benefits presumably because it eased the pain caused by the toxins in their diet. Then they learnt from each other.
I missed episode 3 and the series isn't on iPlayer...why? What do I pay my sodding license fee for?
I am sure the BBC said that they were going to leave programmes on the Iplayer for a much longer time. No doubt that will take them 20 years to get round to doing that.
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I didn't realize they were cannibals
Aww bless but seeing we are very close to them it is the same for use humans. (I still cannot work out metric
I am wondering if that mosquitoes repellent is available to buy. I could do with some of that myself
George McGavin is a brilliant presenter and I have loved this series. Why is there not more of the same.
Ah, I've watched iPlayer on my TV ever since I got my Freesat box. I guess Sky on Demand is similar.
In fact, since I got my super new internet-connected TV this week, I have 3 ways to watch: 1) directly using an app on the TV 2) Using my Freesat box and 3) using my Sony Blu-ray player/home cinema.
Plus on my PC, laptop, tablet or phone if I'm of a mind
Damn dirty ape
Belly flops in the drinking trough. B-)
And some of them nearly missed
I can see where the saying Cheeky Monkey came from
Yes I spotted one that hit the edge of the trough.
I could hardly believe my eyes at the monkeys flossing. How really clever of them. The monkeys flinging themselves into the water was sheer playfulness and happiness although they did it with such abandon I did wonder how often one might have an accident.
Edit. I also wondered whether the bellyflops hurt them as they hurt us and one day one of them will have worked out that stretching his arms out to hit the water first makes it even more fun!
George McGavin is an absolute natural fit for things like this, and echoing others I'd say he would be a worthy successor to Attenborough... He is engaging and brings his own charismatic identity to the table too, rather than trying to imitate Attenborough necessarily.
Best thing I've caught on TV in absolutely ages. I hope this makes it to Blu-ray, or at least has a tie-in book
totally agree,a brilliant series :cool:
First we see an orangutan eating soap and now other monkeys eating charcoal.
And stoned lemurs
Terrific series!
I hope George and the team get another wildlife series.
And no infuriating music.
Charcoal tablets are sometimes prescribed for humans in cases of poisoning or drug overdoses. The monkeys discovered its benefits presumably because it eased the pain caused by the toxins in their diet. Then they learnt from each other.
Anyone watching this re-run? I came across it by chance.
Wonderful short series with a brilliant presenter in George Gavin.
I hope this marks the start of a whole new era of natural history programming.
Well worth a watch if you missed the first showing.
I am sure the BBC said that they were going to leave programmes on the Iplayer for a much longer time. No doubt that will take them 20 years to get round to doing that.