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 BBC Four Collection showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.
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About BBC Four Collection programmes
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Fri 23 Jun 196120:25BBC Television Service- Wed 31 Jan 196217:25BBC Television Service
- Sun 9 Oct 196615:05
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David Attenborough - The Early Years
A collection of programmes showcasing the early work of Sir David Attenborough.
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Working with the legendary broadcaster on our BBC Four archive collection.
