Primates is a 3-part BBC natural history documentary series narrated by Chris Packham that explores the lives of monkeys, apes, and lemurs around the world. Using remarkable wildlife footage, the series examines how primates survive in challenging environments, build complex family relationships, and face growing conservation threats.
Primates have adapted to survive everywhere from mountains and forests to cities and savannahs. This episode reveals the ingenious strategies used by monkeys, apes, and lemurs to find food, avoid predators, and thrive in some of the world's most challenging environments.
S1E1 • 2020 • Nature
A look at the extraordinary social lives of primates. From devoted fathers and protective relatives to lifelong friendships and complex hierarchies, the episode explores how family bonds help primates survive and prosper.
S1E2 • 2020 • Nature
With more than half of all primate species threatened with extinction, this episode follows scientists and conservationists working to understand and protect our closest animal relatives through groundbreaking research and conservation efforts.
S1E3 • 2020 • Nature