Going Ape
Going Ape looks to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics. Not only do humans share 98 percent of our genetic code with our closest ape relatives, we also share some of the same inherent basic instincts.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary
Going Ape looks to our primate predecessors to understand human interaction and social dynamics. Not only do humans share 98 percent of our genetic code with our closest ape relatives, we also share some of the same inherent basic instincts.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
The Alpha Male
Mon, May 13, 2013 45 mins
Food and sex: with all the benefits that come with being the alpha male it's no surprise that male apes work so hard to get to the top. Find out how this instinct affects man today.
Episode 2
Hooking Up
Thu, May 23, 2013 44 mins
National Geographic carries out a series of social experiments designed to bring out the inner ape in unsuspecting humans and compare their interactions with that of primates.
Episode 3
Social Climbers
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 42 mins
Ever wonder why so many people seek fame? Our desire to be popular comes from an instinctive need to be liked. In this episode, find out why primates and humans both need to be part of social groups.