Nova’s latest episode, “The Last Great Ape,” has the makings of a wonderful documentary. Check that, it has the makings of two wonderful documentaries. As a single piece, it is fails to hold together or hold the viewer’s interest. And that assessment doesn’t even focus on the misleading title that the producers have given the episode. To say that the bonobo is the “last great ape” implies that there are no other great apes. There are, of course, tons of other great apes. They probably mean that the bonobo is the most recently discovered great ape, or, perhaps, the last great ape discovered. That, however, makes for a far less rousing title.
The episode follows the bonobo apes, their discovery, their attitudes, actions, how they differ from humans, how they’re similar, and their genetic relationship to chimpanzees. It then goes on to talk about the difficulty in studying the bonobos, and worries for the bonobos’ survival, due to the political strife that currently exists in Congo, which is the only place the bonobos can be found.
It is possible to create a single cohesive documentary that discusses all these aspects of the bonobos and their lives. Nova, however, did not accomplish that task. Rather, the first half of the documentary discusses the bonobos, and their relationship to humans and chimpanzees. It goes through the bonobo lifestyle, in depth. Actually, the entire thing feels like a classic observational nature documentary, with tons of footage of bonobos in trees, on the ground, fighting amongst themselves, copulating, eating, etc.
The actual pedigree of the bonobos is vaguely interesting. Humans branched off from other hominoids about 7 million years ago, then 2 million years ago chimps and bonobos branched. Thus, as chimps have always been closely associated genetically with humans, bonobos can be seen in that regard as well. Bonobos, unlike chimps, are far less aggressive, and are formed into matriarchal societies. The documentary argues that by observing both chimps and bonobos, people can better understand human society. Human warlike tendencies are reflected in chimpanzee behavior, and peaceful social actions are seen by studying bonobo behavior.
The second half of the documentary takes a look at the political and social strife and upheaval that have taken place in Congo and surrounding nations. Researchers were forced to leave the bend in the river that marks the home of the bonobos and have only been able to come back recently. They were quite concerned as to what they would find, had all the bonobos been destroyed (bonobo meat has been found at markets), would they no longer allow the researchers near them, had they migrated? Dr. Frances White is, happily, able to find them again and the population seems relatively safe.
This second half of the episode is a happy story for the bonobos, but it really doesn’t mesh with the first half. There is, unquestionably, a way that these two pieces of documentary can be fit together into a single whole. Sadly, that does not occur here. There is a definite separation between the two pieces and it makes the entire documentary feel rather jumpy. Neither half really feels as though it goes in-depth enough to satisfy the viewer, leaving many questions unanswered.
There is absolutely a certain level of interest which this documentary can arouse, but, it is not among the best, or most engaging, episodes that Nova has put out this season.
Nova – “The Last Great Ape” airs on PBS Tuesday February 13 at 8PM ET/PT (but, as always, check your local listings).
Categories: Uncategorized
Well before you look into the cartier replica uk sit back and watch, today i want to consider that product to start with. It's a Japoneses small business as their totally focus open for that sit back and watch internet business. Navigate is established on 1901. The manufacturer along with organized history it is recognised website marketing . good quality sit back and watch creator in the world-wide advertise considering the fact that 1950. They are really legendary with regard to foot orthotics running watches. Navigate has not outsourced the nation's get the job done to help you several other brand names because of exact high-quality restrain insurance. Currently, the manufacturer is without a doubt looked upon as the main rolex replica sale sit back and watch brand names on Okazaki, japan. The application releases much more than a few huge number of running watches year on year. And listed below are the complexities you should look maintaining it sit back and watch: These have a computerized, self-winding move. That move provides great progress over the person in quartz sit back and watch. That sit back and watch was made through Japoneses concept. It clarifies that it's a reliable and even high-quality sit back and watch. Possible dimension is without a doubt 41. 4mm. It's a decent volume designed for reality. Furnishings belonging to the sit back and watch is principally black colored. It is perfect for each of those simple and even professional be dressed in. That sit back and watch should receive an chic look. That face is without a doubt included in nutrient gemstone. It causes that chanel replica sale sit back and watch each of those start looking decent and become heavy duty. As a substitute for developing at least an hour offer, that sit back and watch is known for a turning disc designed for sharing 60 minutes. This is nice. You shall not acquire it on several other running watches.
LikeLike
chenlina20150613
celine bags
michael kors handbags
chanel outlet
oakley sunglasses wholesale
oakley sunglasses outlet
oakley vault
prada
burberry bags
oakley sunglasses
hollister clothing store
coach factory outlet
mont blanc pens
new lebron james shoes
juicy couture outlet
hollister kids
christian louboutin shoes
ray ban outlet
michael kors outlet
oakley sunglasses
chanel bags
michael kors outlet online
louis vuitton outlet
kate spade outlet
gucci shoes
louis vuitton
beats studio
louis vuitton handbags
coach factory outlet
louis vuitton outlet
oakley sunglass
michael kors handbags
pandora bracelets
air max 95
michael kors outlet
coach factory outlet
michael kors handbags
ray ban sunglasses
ncaa jerseys
cheap oakley sunglasses
oakley sunglasses wholesale
LikeLike
20150727 chenxin
michael kors outlet
gucci outlet
replica watches cheap
gucci borse
chanel online shop
michael kors bag
coach outlet online
cheap jordans for sale
coach factory outlet
cheap beats headphones
pandora rings
coach factory outlet
air max shoes
ray ban outlet
sac longchamp
burberry handbags
oakley sunglasses
ray ban sunglasses
kate spade outlet online
chanel handbags
prada handbags
coach outlet
louis vuitton
pandora jewelry
tory burch outlet online
burberry scarf
kate spade handbags
abercrombie outlet
louboutin pas cher
gucci
pandora charms
mcm handbags
ray ban sunglass
tory burch handbags
jordan homme
longchamp outlet
michael kors outlet
ray ban uk
nike tn pas cher
oakley sunglasses sale
LikeLike
michael kors handbags
adidas outlet
kobe shoes
air jordan 11
swarovski crystal
chicago blackhawks
boston celtics
christian louboutin,louboutin,louboutin outlet,louboutin outlet italia,scarpe louboutin
chanel handbags outlet
longchamp handbags outlet
oakley sunglasses
ugg boots sale
fitflop sale
ugg boots
michael kors outlet online
ray ban outlet
cheap oakley sunglasses
ugg outlet online
roshe run men
lululemon pants
mm1029
LikeLike
20160301meiqing
coach factory outlet
christian louboutin outlet
ray ban sunglasses
gucci shoes
michael kors outlet online
michael kors bags
louis vuitton outlet
coach outlet store online
louis vuitton outlet stores
cheap tods
cheap jerseys
cheap oakleys
jordan concords
louis vuitton outlet
ray ban
kate spade
abercrombie and fitch
ray ban sunglasses outlet
air max 90
louis vuitton handbags
celine bags
ugg outlet
kd shoes
tory burch outlet
beats wireless headphones
louis vuitton handbags
ray ban sunglasses
jordan retro
coach outlet
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton outlet
lebron 12
michael kors outlet stores
true religion jeans
uggs outlet
ray ban wayfarer
michael kors outlet
LikeLike
fitflops uk
nike air max 90
oakley sunglasses
tory burch outlet
true religion uk outlet
longchamp outlet
ralph lauren uk
tory burch outlet
polo ralph lauren
ralph lauren outlet
hollister clothing store
beats headphones
ray-ban sunglasses
mont blanc pens
coach outlet
tiffany outlet
mont blanc pens
hollister uk
tiffany outlet
burberry outlet online
ray ban sunglasses
rolex outlet
ralph lauren outlet
ray-ban sunglasses
ferragamo shoes
mulberry outlet
polo ralph lauren
ferragamo outlet
ralph lauren uk
tory burch outlet online
cai20160408
LikeLike
20160423libinferragamo outlet
ferragamo shoes
ralph lauren,polo ralph lauren,ralph lauren outlet,ralph lauren italia,ralph lauren sito ufficiale
coach outlet
burberry sunglasses
michael kors outlet uk
ray ban sunglasses
cheap oakley sunglasses
kate spade uk
oakley sunglasses wholesale
tiffany and co
cheap oakley sunglasses
ray ban sunglasses
gucci sunglasses for men
cazal sunglasses
ray ban sunglasses
burberry sunglasses on sale
coach outlet store
longchamp pliage
louis vuitton neverfull sale
michael kors clearance
chrome hearts
beats headphones
coach outlet
louis vuitton sunglasses for women
toms shoes
tiffany jewellery
tiffany and co
tiffany outlet
nike huarache
true religion outlet
adidas shoes
burberry outlet online
mlb jerseys
herve leger outlet
LikeLike
zhengjx20160610
nike trainers sale
rolex watches
kate spade
cheap jordans
red bottom shoes
celine outlet
nike trainers women
ray ban sunglasses outlet
burberry outlet online
coach factory outlet online
ray bans
nike air max
michael kors outlet online sale
nike sb dunks
ghd hair straighteners
oakley sunglasses wholesale
louis vuitton handbags
vans sneakers
nike roshe one
coach factory outlet
coach outlet
louis vuitton purses
coach outlet store online clearances
michael kors outlet online
cheap air jordans
michael kors outlet
true religion outlet store
longchamp handbags
ray bans
gucci belts
michael kors handbags
michael kors outlet clearance
michael kors outlet
coach factory outlet
coach outlet
coach factory outlet online
louis vuitton handbags
coach outlet
lebron 12
LikeLike
coach outlet online
lebron james shoes
burberry outlet
michael kors outlet
coach outlet
michael kors outlet clearance
oakley outlet
uggs outlet
christian louboutin shoes
celine
canada goose outlet
air jordan 13
jordan 8
san antonio spurs jerseys
ugg boots
adidas uk
oakley sunglasses
cheap ray ban sunglasses
michael kors outlet
uggs for women
jordan 13
michael kors outlet
coach outlet
cheap oakley sunglasses
canada goose jackets
uggs
jordan retro 3
coach outlet online
louis vuitton handbags
vans shoes
lebron james shoes 12
coach outlet
canada goose coats
asics shoes
coach outlet
true religion outlet
rolex watches
lebron james shoes 2015
hollister clothing
nike roshe run
20168.15wengdongdong
LikeLike