Monkey Planet

Monkey Planet (2014)

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George McGavin explores years of evolution from ancient primates into human beings. He explores Darwin's theory of evolution looking at location and genetics.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

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S01E03Master MindsApr. 16, 2014
S01E02Family MattersApr. 9, 2014
S01E01Meet the FamilyApr. 2, 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Monkey Planet' premiere?

'Monkey Planet' premiered on November 17, 2014.

Who narrated 'Monkey Planet'?

David Harewood narrated 'Monkey Planet.'

What was the focus of the first episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The first episode of 'Monkey Planet' focused on the intelligence of monkeys.

What famous book was referenced in the second episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The second episode of 'Monkey Planet' referenced 'The Island of Dr. Moreau.'

In the fourth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' what did the researchers teach the monkeys to use?

In the fourth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' researchers taught the monkeys to use tools.

What is the name of the monkey that was found in the wild in the third episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The monkey that was found in the wild in the third episode of 'Monkey Planet' was named Hope.

Which episode of 'Monkey Planet' featured monkeys working alongside humans?

The eighth episode of 'Monkey Planet' featured monkeys working alongside humans.

In the fifth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' what did the monkeys learn to do?

In the fifth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' monkeys learned to fish.

What was the focus of the seventh episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The seventh episode of 'Monkey Planet' focused on the artistic abilities of monkeys.

In the ninth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' what did the researchers observe about the monkeys' altruistic behavior?

In the ninth episode of 'Monkey Planet,' researchers observed that some monkeys showed altruistic behavior.

What is the focus of the eleventh episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The eleventh episode of 'Monkey Planet' focuses on monkeys' relationships with their families and communities.

What was the focus of the thirteenth and final episode of 'Monkey Planet'?

The focus of the thirteenth and final episode of 'Monkey Planet' was the future for monkeys and their habitats

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