Land of Primates

Millions of years ago, animals were stranded on the shores of Madagascar, leading to remarkable adaptations. A case in point - the ring-tailed lemur.

The lemur's unique features disguise a cunning mind, and it's no coincidence that these primates thrive all over Madagascar. But how have they done it?

The South African village of Hogsback is home to Samango monkeys and the Cape Parrots, two intelligent primates facing difficult situations.

The Bambelela Troop is a successful troop of chacma baboons that live in a pristine South African valley. But now they aren't the only baboons around.

The gelada is a rare monkey that lives in Ethiopia's Simien Mountains. They're charismatic, vocal, and prone to mixing affection and confrontation.