Synopsis
Naturalist Steve Backshall and double Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover take a look at the unique lifestyle of Japanese macaques.
- Programme: Japan's Northern Wilderness
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2017
- Biology | Reproduction, genetics and evolution | Classification and biodiversity | Morphological and behavioural adaptations
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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