One man spent nearly half a century tracking every primate group
In short: Russ Mittermeier achieved a biological milestone by becoming the first person to observe all 79 major groups of primates in their natural habitats. This video captures his final sighting and explores the diverse lives of our closest animal relatives.
After 49 years of field research, primatologist Russ Mittermeier completed a monumental task by spotting the kipunji—the 79th and final major primate group on his list. The series provides a comprehensive look at the primate family tree, ranging from monkeys and lemurs to lorisies and great apes.
The footage highlights specific behaviors and new discoveries, such as research showing that attentive fatherhood is key to success for silverback mountain gorillas in the Congo. It also features rare perspectives, including a filming first of Lar Gibbons' canopy world in Malaysia and an urban population of lesser bush babies in South Africa.
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