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NOVA•Season 34•Episode 9

The Last Great Ape

7.8/10 · 21 votesFeb 13, 200755 min

Ranked #7 of 11 in Season 34•+0.2 vs season avg

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Scientists return to the jungles of Congo to further explore the peaceful lives of bonobos.

Directed bySteve Greenwood

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Season 34 Episodes15

Building on Ground Zero

E2 8.1

Mystery of the Megavolcano

E3 8.4

The Deadliest Plane Crash

E4 8.4

Monster of the Milky Way

E5 6.9

Wings of Madness

E6 7.8

Family That Walks on All Fours

E7 7.0

Underwater Dream Machine

Forgotten Genius

The Last Great Ape

Kings of Camouflage

First Flower

Saved by the Sun

Pocahontas Revealed

Bone Diggers

The Great Inca Rebellion

Crew1

Steve Greenwood

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Last Great Ape" is episode 9 of NOVA season 34. It scored 7.8/10 from 21 votes, ranking #7 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Steve Greenwood, it aired on February 13, 2007.

Next: E10 · Kings of Camouflage Best of Season 34