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Going Ape

Going Ape Season 1

2013·3 episodes

What if we were to look to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics? Not only do we share 98% of our genetic code with our ape relatives, we also share the same inherent basic instincts. Presented by actor Peter Elliot, this revealing, often comic series explores our battles for power, territory, sex and allegiance with that of our monkey cousins.

Episodes

  1. Episode 1 · 13 May 2013The Alpha MaleFood and sex: with all the benefits that come with being the alpha male, it's no surprise that male apes work so hard to get to the top.
  2. Episode 2 · 20 May 2013Hooking UpThe desire to find a mate drives a lot of ape behavior, and despite millions of years of evolution, we're no exception.
  3. Episode 3 · 3 Jun 2013Social ClimbersEvery wonder why so many people seek fame? Our desire to be popular comes from an instinctive need to be liked.