primatologist Posts

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Meet the Doctor Who Can Communicate With Chimps

Meet Dr. Cat Hobaiter, a primatologist, who has been working on communication and cognition in wild chimpanzees.

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Meet the Spirit Bear: The Rarest Bear in the World

Meet the incredibly revered Kermode Bear, the rarest bear on our planet.

15:12

Meet the Most Amazing Architects of the Animal Kingdom

Take a look at some of the weirdest and most wonderful bird nests from the animal kingdom.

20:23

15 Animals So Rare They're Almost Mystical

Watch this video to discover some of the rarest and most fascinating wild animals that exist on earth.

17:01

These 5 Animals Can Survive Earth's Most Extreme Climates

Take a look at five animals from all over the world that manage to survive and thrive even in the most extreme climates.

1:10

This Chimp Is Better at Making a Campfire Than I Am!

Have you ever seen an ape using fire?

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This Woman Unintentionally Befriended a Wild Crow

Watch this crow solve complex puzzles to get food!

7:25

The Giant Ape You Never Heard About...

Gigantopithecus was the largest ape on our planet. But what exactly happened to this incredible creature?

4:37

This Male Kangaroo Loves to Flex His Muscles at the Ladies

Meet the buff male kangaroo who woos ladies with his lean and mean figure...

19:37

David Attenborough - 5 Best Nature Scenes Caught on Camera

David Attenborough is responsible for filming and narrating some of the most memorable wildlife scenes ever recorded. Here are 5 of his best moments.

11:02

Immortal Animals: The Creatures That Can Live Forever

Plenty of creatures on planet Earth can live almost forever. Let's meet a few of them...

2:59

This Super Smart Raven is Definitely No Birdbrain

We knew that ravens are smart. But this video proves that they are possibly the most intelligent birds on our planet.

16:03

Some Wild Animals Just Won't Go Down Without a Fight

When it comes to fighting, animals don't shy away from landing a few hefty blows. Take a look at the five greatest animal battles.

10:29

Meet the Black Widow – Nature’s Amazing Killer Queen

Black widow spiders are one of the most fascinating creatures of nature but are also quite misunderstood. Find out more about them.

7:31

10 Ancient Animals That Have Survived for Centuries!

Take a look at some of the most ancient creatures that are still alive on earth.

7:25

The Biggest Frog Ever: The Origins of Beelzebufo

Learn about the fascinating origins of Beelzebufo ampinga, an enormously large species of prehistoric frog that lived with the dinosaurs.

3:15

Cats Exposed: We Found Out What They Really Get Up To!

When your cats walks out of your cat flap, do you have any idea where it goes? This team of National Geographic researchers set out to get some answers.

5:11

Life After Chernobyl: A New Generation of Wildlife

Take a look at the way in which radiation in Chernobyl has affected the animals and plants that live there.

11:48

Nature: How Animals Evolved Head Weapons

The history of animal head weapons is diverse and fascinating.

10:32

This is How Mountain Goats Defy Physics and Gravity

They're known to be able to defy the laws of physics, and today we'll discover exactly how they do that.

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Dive Deep Into the Vast Open Serengeti in 4K

Watching wild animals in their natural habitats is as exciting as nature gets. Enjoy the journey!

8:56

ADORABLE! Meet the Real-Life Paddington Bear

Spectacled bears – also known as Andean bears – are South America's only bear species. Find out more about them.

10:19

Lift Your Spirits With These Animal Rescue Stories!

Forget about the damsel in distress. This time, nature calls, and we must answer!

20:07

This Wildlife Photographer Barely Escaped an Eagle Attack

Being a wildlife photographer is no easy task, but sometimes, things come easily. Here are 20 times wild animals surprised unsuspecting photographers.