About this season
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 (3)
1. The Alpha Male
Aired 13 May 2013
Food 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. Hooking Up
Aired 20 May 2013
The desire to find a mate drives a lot of ape behavior, and despite millions of years of evolution, we're no exception.
3. Social Climbers
Aired 3 June 2013
Every wonder why so many people seek fame? Our desire to be popular comes from an instinctive need to be liked.