Videos  
Video

Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First Steps

In Jungle Climbing: A Spider Monkey's First Steps, narrator Sir David Attenborough narrates the journey of a young spider monkey as she learns to climb and navigate the rainforest canopy. Learn the importance of family and group behaviors as the young monkey develops the skills necessary for survival in the jungle. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video Details
Grades:
Program:
Planet Earth II
Time:
5:29
Subject:

Lesson Express

Q: Why is it important for the young spider monkey to learn how to climb?
A: Climbing allows the spider monkey to reach food in the canopy, escape predators, and move safely through the rainforest.

Q: How does the spider monkey’s family help with her development?
A: The family provides guidance, support, and opportunities for the young monkey to practice climbing and learn important survival skills.

Q: What role does the rainforest canopy play in the life of the spider monkey?
A: The canopy provides food, shelter, and protection from predators, making it a vital environment for survival.

Standards
Keywords
Share:

More Like This

Video
The Jungle: A Battle for Light
In The Jungle: A Battle for Light, narrator Sir David Attenborough presents the fierce competition for sunlight amongst jungle plants and how the 300-year-old Hura tree has thrived, supporting a diverse range of wildlife. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Brazil: Life in the Flooded Jungle
In Brazil: Life in the Flooded Jungle, narrator Sir David Attenborough takes us into the flooded Amazon rainforest, showing how jungle trees release moisture into the air to create their own rainfall. Marvel at the diverse range of animals that live in this watery environment, including river dolphins, capybaras, giant otters, and caimans. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Jungle Survival: Finding a Niche in a Crowded Ecosystem
In Jungle Survival: Finding a Niche in a Crowded Ecosystem, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers how animals like the indri — a large lemur native to Madagascar — adapt to survive in one of the most competitive environments on Earth. In the dense jungle, the indri has developed unique strategies to find its place in this crowded ecosystem. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Video
Mysteries of the Jungle Night: Bioluminescence and Jungle Predators
In Mysteries of the Jungle Night: Bioluminescence and Jungle Predators, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the fascinating world of bioluminescence in the jungle. The video showcases how glowing fungi lure insects and how the railroad worm uses its colorful glow to hunt in the dark. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.