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The Human Animal
The Human Animal: A Personal View of the Human Species is a BBC nature documentary series written and presented by Desmond Morris, which focuses on the behaviour of homo sapiens, examining areas such as love and sex, baby rearing, the importance of urban habitat and the roots of our creativity.
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Plot Summary
This nature documentary explores the behavior and evolution of humans as a species, drawing parallels between human actions and those of other animals. It delves into aspects of human society, instinct, and survival in a comparative context. The film uses extensive footage to illustrate its points about our place in the natural world.
Critical Reception
The Human Animal received praise for its ambitious scope and visually striking presentation. Critics often highlighted its unique approach to understanding humanity through the lens of animal behavior, though some found its conclusions to be speculative. It was generally well-regarded as an educational and thought-provoking documentary.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fascinating comparison of human and animal behavior.
Visually compelling with impressive wildlife and human footage.
Offers a unique, albeit sometimes controversial, perspective on humanity.
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Fun Fact
The documentary features narration by the acclaimed actor and environmentalist, Peter Coyote.
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