Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Humans may think they are separate from the animal kingdom, but deep down we still share the same instincts that drive every creature on Earth. From the fight for status and survival to mating, parenting, and competition, this documentary explores the remarkable similarities between human behavior and the natural world. Subscribe to Our World: bit.ly/3xnPuGL

This programme looks at how similar the process of growing up and acquiring status is in both the human and the animal world.

This film was first broadcast: 1999

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