In How Langur Monkeys Help Chital Deer Escape, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a group of chital deer in India during the dry season as they search for food, all while staying alert for danger. Luckily, they have help from the langur monkeys, who spot a tiger from high in the trees and warn the deer, allowing them to escape safely — showing how animals can work together to stay alive in the wild! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur, narrator Sir David Attenborough visits India where an alpha langur monkey fights off a troop of bachelors across the rooftops in Jodphur. The monkeys thrive in this urban environment because they are fed by people, who revere them for their connection to a Hindu god. This has resulted in a large population increase. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Monkeys in the middle of the city? It's just part of everyday life in Jodphur, India. First watch The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough narrates an exciting fight between an alpha langur monkey and a troop of bachelors across the rooftops of Jodphur. With help from humans, these monkeys are thriving!
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!
In How Langur Monkeys Help Chital Deer Escape, narrator Sir David Attenborough follows a group of chital deer in India during the dry season as they search for food, all while staying alert for danger. Luckily, they have help from the langur monkeys, who spot a tiger from high in the trees and warn the deer, allowing them to escape safely — showing how animals can work together to stay alive in the wild! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Life, a show that explores the remarkable strategies animals and plants use to ensure their survival.
In The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur, narrator Sir David Attenborough visits India where an alpha langur monkey fights off a troop of bachelors across the rooftops in Jodphur. The monkeys thrive in this urban environment because they are fed by people, who revere them for their connection to a Hindu god. This has resulted in a large population increase. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
Monkeys in the middle of the city? It's just part of everyday life in Jodphur, India. First watch The Langur Monkeys of Jodphur Quiz, a short clip from the award-winning BBC series Planet Earth. Sir David Attenborough narrates an exciting fight between an alpha langur monkey and a troop of bachelors across the rooftops of Jodphur. With help from humans, these monkeys are thriving!
Once your students have watched the video, invite them to check for understanding with this quick, 8-question quiz!