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Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes are particularly sensitive to colour
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Attenborough's Life in Colour

Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes areparticularly sensitive to colour

Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes are
particularly sensitive to colour

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Not surprisingly, mandrill eyes are particularly sensitive to colour.
Duration
5 seconds
Views
31
Timestamp in Movie
00:09:17
Uploaded
May 12, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
Genres
documentary
Production
Humble Bee Films,SeaLight Pictures

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Movie Summary

Exploring the many ways animals use colour throughout their lives.
S01 • E01 And it's the brightness of their colours which signals their status. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
And it's the brightness of their colours which signals ...
S01 • E01 There are four males in this troop, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:10
There are four males in this troop,
S01 • E01 And not all disputes are settled peacefully. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
And not all disputes are settled peacefully.
S01 • E01 They emphasise their ferocity by gestures, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
They emphasise their ferocity by gestures,
S01 • E02 WATER SPLASHES - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:11
WATER SPLASHES
S01 • E01 If that doesn't work, the highest—ranking male will fight. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
If that doesn't work, the highest—ranking male will fig...
S01 • E02 Less than 10% of her attacks are successful. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Less than 10% of her attacks are successful.
S01 • E02 But, without her orange fur, her chances would be even lower. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
But, without her orange fur, her chances would be even lower...
S01 • E02 It is her colours that are key to her survival. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
It is her colours that are key to her survival.
S01 • E01 Mandrills see the world much as we do - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
Mandrills see the world much as we do
S01 • E01 But another group of animals has colour vision - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
But another group of animals has colour vision
S01 • E02 Here, there are special problems for the hunted. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
Here, there are special problems for the hunted.
S01 • E02 Some animals have developed camouflage of such perfection - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:09
Some animals have developed camouflage of such perfection
S01 • E01 Their ability varies from group to group, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:10
Their ability varies from group to group,
S01 • E02 But what happens when those surroundings change? - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
But what happens when those surroundings change?
S01 • E02 Well, then, of course, the animals have to change, too. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
Well, then, of course, the animals have to change, too.
S01 • E01 Hummingbirds have excellent colour vision, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:14
Hummingbirds have excellent colour vision,
S01 • E02 These mountains are home to a particular kind of grouse - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
These mountains are home to a particular kind of grouse
S01 • E02 Their mottled brown feathers make them inconspicuous - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Their mottled brown feathers make them inconspicuous
S01 • E01 So, this artificial feeder is a big success. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
So, this artificial feeder is a big success.