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Was a very important stage in the evolution of colour vision
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Attenborough's Life in Colour

Was a very important stagein the evolution of colour vision

was a very important stage
in the evolution of colour vision

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was a very important stage in the evolution of colour vision.
Duration
6 seconds
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29
Timestamp in Movie
00:05:57
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 Birds, close relatives of dinosaurs, appeared before mammals. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
Birds, close relatives of dinosaurs, appeared before mammals...
S01 • E02 They are known as "the eyes of the forest" - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
They are known as "the eyes of the forest"
S01 • E01 The first mammals, as far as we can tell, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
The first mammals, as far as we can tell,
S01 • E01 Colours are not easily distinguishable at night, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
Colours are not easily distinguishable at night,
S01 • E02 Their eyes, like ours, have three types of colour receptors, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
Their eyes, like ours, have three types of colour receptors,
S01 • E01 So it seems that the first mammals themselves were not very colourful. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
So it seems that the first mammals themselves were not very ...
S01 • E02 MONKEY SCREECHES - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
MONKEY SCREECHES
S01 • E02 The langurs sounded the alarm before she could get close enough. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
The langurs sounded the alarm before she could get close eno...
S01 • E01 And one of the most dramatic lives in the forests of Gabon, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
And one of the most dramatic lives in the forests of Gabon,
S01 • E02 If the langurs can easily spot her, why, then, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
If the langurs can easily spot her, why, then,
S01 • E01 These monkeys are mandrills, a kind of baboon. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
These monkeys are mandrills, a kind of baboon.
S01 • E02 That's because mammals are unable to develop green pigments. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
That's because mammals are unable to develop green pigm...
S01 • E02 So, it seems the next best solution for the tiger is to have - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:08
So, it seems the next best solution for the tiger is to have
S01 • E01 Most are females and youngsters, both of which are brown. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
Most are females and youngsters, both of which are brown.
S01 • E02 She will have to find a new target. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
She will have to find a new target.
S01 • E01 They, when they're young, have very plain faces with naked muzzles. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:06
They, when they're young, have very plain faces with na...
S01 • E01 As they grow, their faces begin to change. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
As they grow, their faces begin to change.
S01 • E02 Down by the water, she finds one. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:05
Down by the water, she finds one.
S01 • E01 Testosterone begins to flow through their veins. - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:04
Testosterone begins to flow through their veins.
S01 • E01 When they're about six years old, - Attenborough's Life in Colour 00:07
When they're about six years old,