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Zoo Quest Zoo Quest to Madagascar
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First transmitted in 1961, David Attenborough searches for one of the rarest animals of Madagascar, the indri - the largest of all the lemurs.

First transmitted in 1961, David Attenborough comes to the end of his expedition having travelled thousands of miles throughout the island of Madagascar.

The principle objective of the expedition is to film and observe the rarest animals of the island and the search continues in the depths of the Madagascan forest.

Geckoes, millipedes and paradise flycatchers are among the animals encountered as Attenborough searches for one of the most legendary animals of Madagascar, the indri. Indris are the largest of all the lemurs and are the creature some believe to be the origin of the "dog-headed man" legend, as recounted by Marco Polo.

Extremely shy animals, only Attenborough's recordings of their weird, deafening wails can entice a family out of hiding, so providing a unique glimpse of these previously unseen primates.

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Sun 16 Oct 1966 15:10
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Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

Sir David Attenborough - The Early Years

This programme is part of a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.


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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.

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  • Fri 30 Jun 1961 20:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
  • Wed 7 Feb 1962 17:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service
  • Sun 16 Oct 1966 15:10
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One

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