PRIMATE PLANET Nature's Perfect Warriors Documentary

Head into the wild and get to know some of our closest primate cousins, Monkeys. This documentary tours the globe, spending time with primates of all sizes, like Pygmy Marmosets of the western Amazon Basin through to the largest of the troop, vibrantly coloured Mandrills from the tropical rainforests of Africa. Apart from geography, discover the differences between Old and New World Monkeys, such as nose shape, opposable thumbs and tails. Catch Proboscis Monkeys in action, making daring leaps between trees. Relax with Japanese Macaques in natural thermal springs. Watch Capuchins show off their expertise in tool use. Be impressed by the far-reaching calls of a Howler Monkey. Enter a world where grooming is a form of peacemaking, yawning is a sign of aggression and cheek pouches enable some ingenious monkeys to save a snack for later

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