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202058 minTV-Gdocumentary

8.1/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Primates

202058 minTV-Gdocumentary

8.1/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Primates offers a detailed look at the characteristics and behaviors of various species within the primate family, emphasizing their connection to humans.

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Primates offers a detailed look at the characteristics and behaviors of various species within the primate family, emphasizing their connection to humans.

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Nick Easton

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A celebration of the animals you thought you knew. Primates is the definitive portrait of a hugely charismatic family of animals, to which we all belong.

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