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NOVA•Season 35•Episode 12

Ape Genius

7.4/10 · 39 votesFeb 19, 200855 min

Ranked #14 of 17 in Season 35•−0.2 vs season avg

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At a research site in Fongoli, Senegal, a female chimpanzee breaks off a branch, chews the end to make it sharp, and then uses this rudimentary spear to skewer a tasty bush baby hiding inside a hollow tree. It’s an astonishing breakthrough for primate researchers—the

Directed byJohn Rubin

Written byJohn Rubin

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Episode Summary

"Ape Genius" is episode 12 of NOVA season 35. It scored 7.4/10 from 39 votes, ranking #14 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by John Rubin and written by John Rubin, it aired on February 19, 2008.

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