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Family Matters

Episode 2 of 3

Dr George McGavin explores the complex world of primate social lifestyles in this episode of the nature series and has a close encounter with hunting chimpanzees.

The key to primate success is that, like us, most species live in close-knit family groups. How do you choose your friends, learn from those around you and know who to trust? We explore the complex world of primate social lifestyles.

In Peru, emperor tamarin males are conned into childcare, while vervet monkeys in South Africa have a sophisticated alarm system to warn for predators. Elsewhere, George has a very close encounter with some hunting chimpanzees.

But living in families is not always easy. In Gibraltar, barbary macaques steal babies to impress their boss. Hamadryas baboon males in Ethiopia rule with an iron fist, and in matriarchal ring-tailed lemur societies, the girls have to fight pitched battles with babies in tow.

59 minutes

Last on

Fri 31 May 2024 16:15

Music Played

  • Laura Mvula

    Green Garden

  • Mariachi Azteca

    El Mariachi Loco

  • Adele

    Hometown Glory

  • Florence + The Machine

    Spectrum (Say My Name) (Calvin Harris Mix)

    Remix Artist: Calvin Harris.
  • Bat for Lashes

    Moon and Moon

  • Bat for Lashes

    Moon And Moon

  • Noah and the Whale

    Rocks and Daggers

  • Bastille

    Laura Palmer

  • Arcade Fire

    Haiti

  • Spice Girls

    Viva Forever

  • Spice-Ish Girls

    Viva Forever

  • The Fratellis

    Chelsea Dagger

  • Plan B

    Ill Manors (The Prodigy Remix)

    Remix Artist: The Prodigy.
  • Sugababes

    Overload

  • The xx

    Fantasy

  • Richard Ashcroft

    Why Do Lovers?

  • The xx

    Fantasy

  • Take That

    Hold Up A Light

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter George McGavin
Executive Producer Chris Cole
Series Producer Jo Shinner
Producer Gavin Boyland
Production Manager Pauline Gates

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