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Walking with Beasts

Bringing the Cenozoic period to life with computer animation and anamatronics.

Bringing the Cenozoic period to life with computer animation and anamatronics. From a time the world forgot, discover the amazing wildlife that roamed once the Earth.

Walking with Beasts: The Science of Walking with Beasts: Episode 2: The Beasts Within

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Beasts Within

The Science of Walking with Beasts

The Beasts Within

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How dextrous hands & expressive faces arose as primates responded to life in the forests. 

A look behind the scenes at the making of the series on prehistoric mammals. TV special effects show how Man's dextrous hands & expressive faces arose as primates responded to life in the forests. 

We humans like to think of ourselves as unique, but in this programme you will discover how everything we are we owe to a group of animals that live in the trees.  The Beasts Within provides a fascinating insight into our extraordinary relationship with monkeys and apes.  We learn how our dextrous hands and expressive faces arose as the primates responded to the challenge of life in the forests.  With the latest special effects, scientists come face to face with our own ancestors and unique fossil finds uncover how dangerous life was in the open savannah for our pioneering forefathers. Find out how close we came to being simply another cat's dinner. 

Walking with Beasts: The Science of Walking with Beasts

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A look behind the scenes at the scientific discoveries that inspired Walking With Beasts.

A look behind the scenes at the scientific theories and discoveries used as a basis to recreate the prehistoric creatures of Walking With Beasts.

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The Blue Planet: Episode 8: Coasts

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Episode 8: Coasts

Coasts

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How animals from in and around the sea make use of coastal areas.

David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans, examining how animals from in and around the sea use the constantly changing coastal areas.

David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans, examining the use animals from in and around the sea make of the constantly changing areas where land meets water. 

From the open oceans, millions of sea birds are forced to come into land to breed. Sea eagles steal kittiwake chicks from their nesting ledges. Turtles lay their eggs in the sand and marine mammals haul themselves out to fight on the beaches. Sea lions emerge from the kelp to give birth, while killer whales come crashing in on the surf to snatch the sea lion's young.

David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans.

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Science of Walking with Beasts: The Beasts Within

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