Episode 4
First transmitted in 1961, David Attenborough continues his search for the rare animals of Madagascar and finds ant lions, giant moths, mud wasps and several kinds of lemur.
First transmitted in 1961, David Attenborough continues his search for the rare animals of Madagascar and finds ant lions, giant moths, mud wasps and several kinds of lemur, some of which he brings to the studio.
He watches flamingos and helps remove poachers' traps, which have been set to catch brown lemurs.
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Pitfall for ants
Duration: 01:28
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Purring lemurs
Duration: 05:20
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Transformation
Duration: 03:35
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Poachers' target
Duration: 02:50
Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years
This programme is part of a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.
About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical
context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which
may not accord to some current Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select
programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Broadcasts
Fri 23 Jun 1961 20:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service- Wed 31 Jan 1962 17:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
- Sun 9 Oct 1966 15:05
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David Attenborough - The Early Years
A collection of programmes showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.
Something in the post from Sir David: 'Never before has the delivery of a letter caused such a stir'
Working with the legendary broadcaster on our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four archive collection.
