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  • If you thought the Lyre Bird was a good mimic, you're in for a treat. This clip will bring your heart to your mouth as you wonder at how close orangutan behaviour is to our own. From the BBC documentary series, Life of Mammals.
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  • @sophiebeaumont9608
    @sophiebeaumont9608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8913

    Imagine trekking through the rainforest, coming to a river, and seeing an orangutan paddling along in a canoe lool

    • @mohamedumar3082
      @mohamedumar3082 7 ปีที่แล้ว +435

      that'd be hilarious.

    • @BuzzKirill3D
      @BuzzKirill3D 7 ปีที่แล้ว +494

      And singing "Ooh, I wanna be like you..."

    • @CaptLuser
      @CaptLuser 7 ปีที่แล้ว +254

      i would think i'd stepped into a portal that leads to a distant future

    • @annecorey607
      @annecorey607 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      This mummy's and her baby here she try to used tools very smart Bless you all thank you for up date ,

    • @xXxJokerManxXx
      @xXxJokerManxXx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      im gonna throw a poke ball

  • @crescentfreshbret
    @crescentfreshbret 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3377

    That’s hilarious how she holds the nail with her mouth like a seasoned carpenter.

    • @ctx8314
      @ctx8314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      because he copying what he saw, what he saw is the carpenters

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +173

      I'm beginning to wonder if she built her own canoe.

    • @agerven
      @agerven 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      It's not only hilarious, it is also amazing!

    • @pineapplepenumbra
      @pineapplepenumbra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I am, however, worried about the dangers of sawing, especially with the baby's fingers so close.

    • @Zeemas
      @Zeemas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      then completely doing the hammering wrong. Talk about false expectations lol

  • @yumnjame546
    @yumnjame546 ปีที่แล้ว +694

    I just love how David was sitting there all confused yet amazed while the female orangutan hammered the nail flat into the wood with the wrong side of hammer.

    • @Haydenwern4113
      @Haydenwern4113 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Love his narrations. Always on such interesting subjects. ♥️👍♥️

    • @AdamBechtol
      @AdamBechtol ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ya lol

    • @ev6558
      @ev6558 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The apprentices have to start somewhere!

    • @edwigcarol4888
      @edwigcarol4888 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What is the difference between a human and an Orang-Outang ?
      The human does not hold her young baby against her chest when using a saw

  • @okayokayfineilldoit
    @okayokayfineilldoit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +687

    i love how hes just sitting next to them and theyre so unbothered. its so chill and nice like theyre just hangin

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      Yeah they are pretty chill creatures by nature, and that particular mother spent some time with humans in a rehabilitation center (where they try to get the orangutans to learn how to be orangutans, because human kidnappers tried to make them into little humans to put on a show for their friendss).

    • @RaniaIsAwesome
      @RaniaIsAwesome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      "Can you keep it down a little please, I'm trying to get some work done. Go play with your camera".

    • @loucipher7782
      @loucipher7782 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i am quite sure its green screen lmfao

    • @fransthefox9682
      @fransthefox9682 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@loucipher7782 Nah, you really can chill right next to an orangutan. They are pacifists.

    • @TheCyberSpidey
      @TheCyberSpidey ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fransthefox9682 Not really, but they're definitely more chill than Chimpanzees and even Gorillas. Pretty powerful still, I wouldn't want to get too close to an adult male orangutan. Females are so much stronger than humans too, but male adults are highly territorial and can easily dismember a person.

  • @DraceArios
    @DraceArios 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5311

    1:28 Ubisoft patches a game.

    • @corneliuswonderfoot4569
      @corneliuswonderfoot4569 8 ปีที่แล้ว +191

      +DraceArios 1:28 redditors coming up with new circlejerks

    • @BaldPaintBrush
      @BaldPaintBrush 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      +DraceArios LOL!!!

    • @herz1nfucked
      @herz1nfucked 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +DraceArios Division is great, 0 glitches!

    • @DjRottencore
      @DjRottencore 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      HAHAHAAHAH

    • @Gobbygiblet
      @Gobbygiblet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ahahahahahaha!!!

  • @akidamulyaningtyas1652
    @akidamulyaningtyas1652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2445

    0:23 She can wash her hands more properly than many of people out there

    • @VAMR-vc7xg
      @VAMR-vc7xg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

      She can now protect herself from COVID.

    • @PinkyPuff69
      @PinkyPuff69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes 🤣

    • @Pidalin
      @Pidalin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@VAMR-vc7xg but she doesn't have face mask :-D

    • @VAMR-vc7xg
      @VAMR-vc7xg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@Pidalin I am sure she can put on a facemask and wear it better than most humans. In fact, she probably designs and sells her own. :)))

    • @reteguy7338
      @reteguy7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @reef1963 what are you on about? Pretty sure she wash her hand everyday.

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 2 ปีที่แล้ว +864

    Sir Attenborough makes me feel more than human, he makes me feel as though I'm a part of the world I live in. He is a true teacher and a hero to me.

    • @maryrosekent8223
      @maryrosekent8223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It’s actually Sir David

    • @galleon1968
      @galleon1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@maryrosekent8223 who gives a shit

    • @balwc147
      @balwc147 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@maryrosekent8223 😂😂😂

    • @oharryc
      @oharryc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. Also beautiful how we’re really the same kind as these orangutans and apes and just part of the great mother nature. The only real difference between us and apes is that we use complex language to communicate thoughts and ideas. Other than that we are practically the same.

    • @AMGWCLass
      @AMGWCLass ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CheeseYourself
    @CheeseYourself 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    1:29
    why is this part so funny
    the way the orangutan awkwardly slaps the nail with the top of the hammer, and then the cut to Attenborough's utterly _bewildered_ expression

  • @shooby9496
    @shooby9496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +695

    2:27
    Orangutan: *Attempts to saw a board with the saw at a 20-degree angle*
    David: *Visible admiration*

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I mean show me a dog or a cat who can use a saw like a kid with Downs and I'll be impressed.

    • @yellowbearanimations
      @yellowbearanimations 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      *b i g b r a I n*

    • @mattrogers5188
      @mattrogers5188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I mean, it's great that Ms. Orangutan learns by just imitating, but this guy really should give her some pointers. We humans get training, why shouldn't she?

    • @MissMariQueen
      @MissMariQueen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@mattrogers5188this guy???? Research David Attenborough!!!

    • @imgvillasrc1608
      @imgvillasrc1608 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@eliteteamkiller319 Not a good comparison cause even if dogs and cats do have the understanding to saw, they won't be able to cause they don't have hands to do such an action.

  • @brandonrawr
    @brandonrawr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2349

    It's awe-inspiring. The mother learned by mimicing humans. Now she is teaching her two offspring. Eventually, they will teach their offspring. In a few generations, you have orangutan general contractors.

    • @G2thesecondpower
      @G2thesecondpower 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Brandon Gary Hahahahaha...!

    • @crimsondynamo615
      @crimsondynamo615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      *I LOVE YOU DOCTOR ZAIUS!*

    • @liammoore8093
      @liammoore8093 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahaha

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Yeah yeah. Until those bankers ruined em with mortgage agreement.

    • @davidt3500
      @davidt3500 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/toL1tXrLA1c/w-d-xo.html

  • @redsquirrel1086
    @redsquirrel1086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    David Attenborough has been a gift to the world for decades. What a great man.

  • @rogerfox2919
    @rogerfox2919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Orangutans are the best of all the monkeys. They are calmer, more reasoned and gentler. They are the wisest of the monkeys and the most thoughtful.

  • @bubbles8871
    @bubbles8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +795

    1:32 His face is priceless, you can almost hear the confusion radiating from him.

    • @adamschizo
      @adamschizo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      more like shock and awe

    • @JustinCage56
      @JustinCage56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      *visible confusion*

    • @samore11
      @samore11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      was really expecting more to be done with that nail

    • @MattAlexan
      @MattAlexan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      A pity WE can’t hold a plank of wood between our feet!

    • @kevintrang3007
      @kevintrang3007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DIWhy?!

  • @mike-rayner-videos
    @mike-rayner-videos 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3845

    they'll soon be doing Vlogs :)

    • @Andy_val
      @Andy_val 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Don't see why not, they already present(ed) Top Gear and Grand Tour ;P

    • @vanilleu3003
      @vanilleu3003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Imagine an Orangutan doing a Vlog with clickbaity title

    • @icekng456
      @icekng456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      they already r

    • @ffi1001
      @ffi1001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Let’s hope so

    • @vonbrigi2690
      @vonbrigi2690 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Orang-Utan Beauty Vlogs

  • @ayushpatel7332
    @ayushpatel7332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Lets take a moment and appreciate the speaker .. he is legendary 👌

  • @dingleberryhandpump802
    @dingleberryhandpump802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Sir David Attenborough is a wonderful gift to nature television.

    • @BBarrett
      @BBarrett ปีที่แล้ว

      Sir David Attenborough is a wonderful gift to nature.

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Why dows he pronounce pce the word orangutan as oran-utan? It would be one thing if we were talking about a relatively new species, or a species with a complex name tshat is difficult to pronounce, but orangutans are very special amazing species of animals and we have so much in common with them that it’s just crazy to me how he pronounces their name!

  • @YuriFineart
    @YuriFineart 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3303

    1:05 Imagine if you are just hiking and you see something like that.. amazing!

    • @mistershadows8428
      @mistershadows8428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      YuriFineart and they say hello

    • @andreastryggvijensen7336
      @andreastryggvijensen7336 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      heheheheehehe good 1

    • @tygristaamu5135
      @tygristaamu5135 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Dude sprint if it's coming towards you.

    • @killermartian_3923
      @killermartian_3923 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      A Giant glowing food for thought sign would be weird

    • @Osk42
      @Osk42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Yeah a big floating bright yellow text that says "Food For Thought", and then vanishing in thin air. No one would believe you :(

  • @kuruptzZz
    @kuruptzZz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1254

    Did I just see an orangutan canoeing?

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +161

      Not only that. She's actually run some river taxi service.

    • @joniganteng9978
      @joniganteng9978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Actually that orang utan is a grab driver on the Forest

    • @cukabakso3818
      @cukabakso3818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Its scary isn't it? The dawn of the planet of the apes is real. hahaha...

    • @dalenincehelser5747
      @dalenincehelser5747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Her airboat was in the shop

    • @amanofculture8074
      @amanofculture8074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cukabakso3818 the rise

  • @LynyrdSkynyrdFan
    @LynyrdSkynyrdFan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Unbelievable intellect. Once I seen one driving a golf cart I was convinced they were gifted creatures

  • @babybluecheeks
    @babybluecheeks 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love this man, hes like my Dad who i always needed.
    An absolute legend around the world, and an absolute legend in my life ❤❤

  • @PrimusSwallows
    @PrimusSwallows 6 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    1:38
    I find it hilarious how she gets up and casually steals the wooden plank that the other orangutan was holding, and afterwards he just shuts down and stares at the ground with a blank confused/lost facial expression

    • @StephNuggs
      @StephNuggs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      She has a deadline

    • @g0yxrd
      @g0yxrd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      I bet he was saying “Bruh” in his mind when his mom stole his wooden plank 😂

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I MISSED THAT AHAHAAHAHAA

    • @Zaxares
      @Zaxares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      When your mom is a gamer too and kicks you off the Xbox so she can play Day 1 release first. ;)

    • @chimpman5584
      @chimpman5584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The visual representation of 'bruh!'

  • @AdarshKumar-nj7rp
    @AdarshKumar-nj7rp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    1:41 Poor guy is left speechless.

    • @keecko6876
      @keecko6876 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao

    • @asuiee2062
      @asuiee2062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @big chungus Didn't think these kinds of comments would be in these kinds of videos

    • @pauldavidalava547
      @pauldavidalava547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @big chungus sus

    • @youwantmyname9208
      @youwantmyname9208 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @big chungus shut up

    • @justthinking650
      @justthinking650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      when u told ur mom ur not done with the computer but she takes it anyway

  • @peebeedee6757
    @peebeedee6757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    David Attenborough is unsurpassed. There'll never be another.

  • @dhimankakati6991
    @dhimankakati6991 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I find it frightening and beautiful all at the same time. Makes me want to appreciate the qualities that make us human in the first place.

    • @mattrogers5188
      @mattrogers5188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It might be a little scary when they first take over, but soon we'll learn to appreciate our orangutan overlords

  • @nine4519
    @nine4519 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1291

    1:28 so much meme potential

    • @GlitchingDreams
      @GlitchingDreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      on it

    • @radioactivman23
      @radioactivman23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      I think I once seen it around - still burst out in laughter this time again

    • @chimpman5584
      @chimpman5584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated comment

    • @wildinside2821
      @wildinside2821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry didn't get it, please educate me.

    • @Horny_Fruit_Flies
      @Horny_Fruit_Flies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      @@wildinside2821 The orangutan failed to hammer the nail into the wood correctly and Attenborough expression was a funny reaction to that

  • @joshyman221
    @joshyman221 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4592

    This is ridiculous levels of intelligence. The orang-utan hasn't been taught how to do this, simply watched and picked it up. Orangutans in the wild are dying out so fast yet humans don't care. This video shows how similar we are, and more than that how beautiful these animals can be. Why don't governments protect them the same way we protect our own species?

    • @joshyman221
      @joshyman221 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

      used_tissue Hunting oragnutans is completely illegal in every part of the world. You're part of the reason why humans have become a disgusting race and we've lost our vision of the true place in life

    • @joshyman221
      @joshyman221 8 ปีที่แล้ว +172

      used_tissue It's obvious you didn't even watch this video, because it shows otherwise. If I had the choice to save the average human (like you) or an orangutang, I would choose the orangutang any day.
      Humans are no different other than that they destroy the world at the same time.

    • @WolfFang884
      @WolfFang884 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I love how these guys, like you said, are dying out fast but humans don't care, but, groups of people in third world countries get sick and everyone cares, why?

    • @used_tissue3536
      @used_tissue3536 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      *****
      i speak truth....i never intend to "insult"

    • @used_tissue3536
      @used_tissue3536 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      goodsire
      yeah well what are you going to do ? stop me?
      In fact, by the time you read this comment, ive already organised myself for another hunting trip.
      Merry Christmas

  • @Sssmaug
    @Sssmaug หลายเดือนก่อน

    David, I've been watching you since I was a child - I'm 78 now & you're still my hero. Thank you for all the wonders you've shown .me. 🤗💞❣️

  • @oceanwaves657
    @oceanwaves657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Sir David Attenborough is a living legend.

  • @mushroomtop1216
    @mushroomtop1216 9 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    Dang this video was too short.

    • @mochid9
      @mochid9 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Your profile picture says so too XD

  • @iamabigfatbutt
    @iamabigfatbutt 10 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    Something of bit of poetry. As the animals watch us work with such awe and interest, we peer back at them with the same amount of awe and interest, when they do the same.

    • @matix676
      @matix676 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      iamabigfatbutt Hey thats good

    • @marias7599
      @marias7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If we only looked at each other back and forth that’ll be awesome, instead of eating each other.

    • @marias7599
      @marias7599 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Riley
      Ok champ

    • @oharryc
      @oharryc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just proves that we are the same kind

  • @michaelgreen5206
    @michaelgreen5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love you, Sir David Attenborough, been watching your Nature shows for a long time, and there all excellent!!!🐒🐵

  • @jimmygadd
    @jimmygadd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Attenborough is the richest person in the world. he has seen the world like very few have seen. that takes time.

  • @jackeff5835
    @jackeff5835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3644

    According to data Orangutans have an average IQ of 78 which is actually higher than the state of Florida

  • @The_Butler_Did_It
    @The_Butler_Did_It 5 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    I'm more impressed at how the orangutans ordered the tools off of Ebay in the first place

    • @garethhancock8525
      @garethhancock8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There's no evidence that they were ordered off ebay,

    • @FootytalkYT
      @FootytalkYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@garethhancock8525 woooooshhh

    • @garethhancock8525
      @garethhancock8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@FootytalkYT ~ lol, right back at ya Owen

    • @nathaneilfabian4414
      @nathaneilfabian4414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@garethhancock8525 you can't woosh him that's not how it works,obviously you don't know how to woosh people

    • @garethhancock8525
      @garethhancock8525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nathaneilfabian4414 - your right Nath I don't know, but it's also obvious you don't know YMIAS

  • @philturless
    @philturless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That orangutang is more productive than the entire US Congress.

  • @squashmallow2006
    @squashmallow2006 4 ปีที่แล้ว +849

    Attenborough: These orangs like to do DIY.
    Orang: K O M S T R U K T I O N

  • @jojo-ln7zd
    @jojo-ln7zd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I love how close he is without her caring.

    • @cockoffgewgle4993
      @cockoffgewgle4993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Because he's friendzoned.

    • @jojo-ln7zd
      @jojo-ln7zd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cockoffgewgle4993 Monki be that way

  • @denisebethany5691
    @denisebethany5691 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these guys, i could watch them for hours.

  • @lonnieswafford4833
    @lonnieswafford4833 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love anything with David Attenborough in it. He just sounds intelligent and genuine.

  • @Timothy2706
    @Timothy2706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +814

    "Orangutan" means "man of the forest" in indonesian language.

    • @Ifaal_AT
      @Ifaal_AT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Yup! "Orang" and "Hutan."

    • @neverbeefamous
      @neverbeefamous 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      and then he said: "...special groups of orangs...."

    • @klukluk
      @klukluk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@neverbeefamous lol

    • @freo2997
      @freo2997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      kalo orang harus nya people of the forest

    • @buttshroom9906
      @buttshroom9906 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Is that what it means? I thought they're orangutan because they're color orange.

  • @LittleScientist2011
    @LittleScientist2011 7 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    David's expression is priceless XD

    • @keekwai2
      @keekwai2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No it's not. I'd price it at about $23.75.

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@keekwai2
      I'm sorry sir $23.75 is for VISA only, not Mastercard.

  • @naumaniqbal2736
    @naumaniqbal2736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The cinematography and music score at 1.02 is so beautiful and tender something out of Jurassic Park. Really sets the mood for Human Evolution.

  • @user-qy7nw1bf9n
    @user-qy7nw1bf9n 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could listen and learn everyday to the wisdom and voice of Sir Attenborough.

  • @reach2prasanna
    @reach2prasanna 5 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Sir David, I command you to live for another 1000 years.

  • @emperorpicard6474
    @emperorpicard6474 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    Attenborough bring Orangutans to CERN:
    "You might think this Orangutan is smashing particles together as some sort of circus trick, not so, she has seen others doing it and is imitating it."
    "This old lady, loves splitting atoms"

    • @generalerica4123
      @generalerica4123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      “Her son, born at ATLAS, is also interested.”

    • @athangghag9276
      @athangghag9276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂best comment ever

    • @yoshi9358
      @yoshi9358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I read it in his voice too

  • @alinae75
    @alinae75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We should not be in awe of how human like these wonderful creatures are, but there are aspects of their that perhaps us humans need to try to adapt from them, such as their kindness and patience to their offspring.

  • @donnathornburg4572
    @donnathornburg4572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you . How sweet.

  • @vincenzo082
    @vincenzo082 10 ปีที่แล้ว +278

    at 1:30 to 1:34, you could just tell, he was thinking "goddamn, thats not how you use a hammer."

    • @SuperSethstone
      @SuperSethstone 10 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      lol. made me laugh.

    • @thestudentofficial5483
      @thestudentofficial5483 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      My professor watching me fails his class

    • @rach101
      @rach101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Student Official 🤣🤣🤣

  • @charlieladd2206
    @charlieladd2206 9 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    It makes me so sad that these amazing creatures are disappearing. We HAVE to save them. The thought of losing any of the great apes is horrible.

    • @oharryc
      @oharryc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes. We should treat them like we do ourselves. We are also part of the great apes and its a family we should look after. Just like the entire earth is.

    • @nosamuigbinnosa4081
      @nosamuigbinnosa4081 ปีที่แล้ว

      No we don't. To me, there's too much human suffering going on for us to deal with before even starting to invest on animals.

    • @Mary_Thompson
      @Mary_Thompson ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Orangutans are the cutest ones, the best climbers, and the least often violent of the three species of great apes.

    • @vranime3772
      @vranime3772 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Nosamu Igbinnosa probably because of apathetic humans like you

    • @nosamuigbinnosa4081
      @nosamuigbinnosa4081 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vranime3772 How am I apathetic for saying that existing human suffering takes more priority than literal animals?

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Orangs are the best. So is Sir David. Outstanding vids with his amazing adventures for decades. He's having an inspired life...Thank you SIR David.

  • @linaleblanc8288
    @linaleblanc8288 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bless these gentle creatures ❤❤❤

  • @bubbles8871
    @bubbles8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +812

    1:25 Me using a hammer and nails
    1:32 My woodwork teacher wondering why I chose the subject for year 12

    • @qqwee9014
      @qqwee9014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      No one understands your comment so, i disliked it👍

    • @AmanExplorerBoy
      @AmanExplorerBoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated

    • @uninspiringspoon9578
      @uninspiringspoon9578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@qqwee9014 bruh are you stupid

    • @jackspence4762
      @jackspence4762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@protectevYou Debbie downer 😂

    • @bluespruce7891
      @bluespruce7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +campbell Harris Good one

  • @musictest9999
    @musictest9999 9 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    1:38 when my mum takes my video games away from me

    • @pcupan
      @pcupan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Nataly RAW He was like "Hey, what the hell? I was using that"

    • @AZACE21
      @AZACE21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      LMAO the look on the his face was priceless!

    • @mk_rexx
      @mk_rexx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      "Stop playing and do your homework!"
      *uses it herself*

  • @aymz1212
    @aymz1212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Orangutans are the cutest animals man! So so soooo cute and that innocent look on their face just melts my heart

  • @nartarlyiatremaynne1239
    @nartarlyiatremaynne1239 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! How beyond brilliant are these clips.
    Australia.

  • @MrHendrix17
    @MrHendrix17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    The cut to David when it's hammering the nail never fails to make me laugh

  • @TheCaptainKim
    @TheCaptainKim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This man has shown us, taught us so many things about our planet... May he live to be a 120, in good health.

  • @FanDethklok
    @FanDethklok 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love seeing David Attenborough learn how to use tools from the more evolved species.

  • @tars1341
    @tars1341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Came after seeing an orangutan driving a golf cart video.
    Now I'm overwhelmed! How fascinating, intelligent these Orangutan are!

  • @Melleina
    @Melleina 4 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    1:42 Her son is like 'mum I was doing just fine >:('

  • @ragibperwez
    @ragibperwez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I love orangutans, they are so calming

  • @bouncingpanda1439
    @bouncingpanda1439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant stop watching this kind of video.

  • @miriambourke4505
    @miriambourke4505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so heart warming

  • @BulletmanDoom
    @BulletmanDoom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    I've seen laborers who couldn't handle a saw that well.

    • @alexdecampi5645
      @alexdecampi5645 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      it's funny bc the make up of an orangutans muscles don't allow it to use tools as precise as us

    • @kailianglf2
      @kailianglf2 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      thank you for pointing that out; never thought about it. what if we were to design tools that better suit other great apes?

    • @jameslen83
      @jameslen83 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well Laborers shouldn't be using a saw anyways! They should keep to fetching things and moving things for the Joiners.

    • @mediatour8898
      @mediatour8898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      primates usually have more fast-twitch muscles whereas humans have more slow-twitch muscles allowing for more precise movements.

    • @candycorn-
      @candycorn- 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      pretty sure it's because she's also holding the wood with her feet

  • @youwantmyname9208
    @youwantmyname9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    1:01 That is too beautiful that I'm crying

  • @robertfunk2796
    @robertfunk2796 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Attenborough, I just came across this piece of film that you made some time ago; the first second I saw it, it took my breath away -- they and we are "so close"

  • @andorthefrost475
    @andorthefrost475 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Attenborough he's love and respect for nature and all the wonderful animals living in it 😍

  • @MikhailKalashnikovMiG
    @MikhailKalashnikovMiG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +286

    Plot twist: the orangutan is actually trying to show David how to saw wood

    • @ullgeologist
      @ullgeologist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Master Debater This is the 10th time, and she’ll be giving up now if he still doesn’t get it. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm surprised she didn't saw David, he's fucking up her concentration

    • @juliedempsey6011
      @juliedempsey6011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cameronhorspool8527 never mind David thought the baby was going to get it

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juliedempsey6011 nah, david putting pressure on her

  • @simonjohnhinton1938
    @simonjohnhinton1938 8 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    come on surely I'm not the only one who had a bit of a giggle when that orangutan started sawing that wood lol.

    • @alexanderwalle3568
      @alexanderwalle3568 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After a few Bruce Lee movies they'd be chopping it in half aw

    • @renenadeau8543
      @renenadeau8543 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It would be more funny if he threw away the hand saw and picked up a power saw.

  • @garyproffitt5941
    @garyproffitt5941 วันที่ผ่านมา

    His is a genius Sir David Attenborough and the great apes are marvelous to Orangutans.

  • @Thestowawaystories
    @Thestowawaystories 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    0:27 "Why is David Attenborough here, I'm just trying to do my laundry."

  • @macccerkiddd
    @macccerkiddd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +671

    I know they're supposed to be intelligent and stuff but the DIY reminds me of that picture of Patrick with the board nailed to his head xD

    • @Gobbygiblet
      @Gobbygiblet 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ahahahahahaha!

    • @moeh357
      @moeh357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      but at this rate patrick will be able to built a complete house in 20000 years

    • @hydrogenperoxide9741
      @hydrogenperoxide9741 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +moeh357 lol

    • @WardogMac
      @WardogMac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well, let's hope they don't get that creative.

    • @bigdream_dreambig
      @bigdream_dreambig 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to start somewhere! 😁

  • @jovilim89
    @jovilim89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    When you're single and try to fix things when you're drunk.

    • @zentorno1410
      @zentorno1410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      after broke up with girlfriend LOL

    • @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346
      @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jovi Lim 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lauralishes1
      @lauralishes1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      What's being single got to do with it? If you had a partner and were sawing or hammering drunk would you better at it?

    • @cyrilbellamy7381
      @cyrilbellamy7381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lauralishes1 oui car elle peut dire stop pour vous ^^

    • @lauralishes1
      @lauralishes1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cyrilbellamy7381 If you know what I said you can speak English.

  • @vriav
    @vriav 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's more than amazing. We should learn from animals. I really would like to take part in a place where I can share my life and take care of them. Thank BBC, always great things! ♥️👏👏👏

  • @MigueldiLazzaro
    @MigueldiLazzaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David... you are amazing all my respect to you 👊🏻

  • @FreakyFrankey
    @FreakyFrankey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    1:29 When you skip the tutorial

  • @pla5730
    @pla5730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Two of the most treasured creatures on earth ... Much respect for Sir Attenborough

  • @kathyjones3798
    @kathyjones3798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @christophern2396
    @christophern2396 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could watch orangutan videos all day they are so fascinating!

  • @CoraliyahYT
    @CoraliyahYT 9 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    1:42
    "u srs"

    • @smaakjeks
      @smaakjeks 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Coraliyah Hahaha, brilliant!

    • @ashypashyy2934
      @ashypashyy2934 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahahahaha

    • @cammoos769
      @cammoos769 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Coraliyah Seriously, though! XD

    • @Masterofachief
      @Masterofachief 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Coraliyah ape: i know how to saw. lemme just leave it on my leg.

    • @tyroneupshaw2468
      @tyroneupshaw2468 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moose Stache

  • @Casper-jz4oz
    @Casper-jz4oz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    It is great to see my cousins once in a while.

    • @glorifiedmonkey9708
      @glorifiedmonkey9708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just a bigfoot who has access to the internet I thought you were the real one for a sec, and I got excited lol

  • @adichhh
    @adichhh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for David, he pronounced Orang Utan correctly.

  • @Solo-Road
    @Solo-Road 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David Attenborough is a world treasure.

  • @TheBestBoyyeeehehe
    @TheBestBoyyeeehehe 10 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    when you see how intelligent these creatures are, it becomes all the more disgusting knowing how many of them are kept in cages for entertainment

    • @daenksyahsyah610
      @daenksyahsyah610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      True

    • @meiko431
      @meiko431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I very agree

    • @kayirangahasani7215
      @kayirangahasani7215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@daenksyahsyah610 ,.

    • @youwantmyname9208
      @youwantmyname9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No that's illegal, they are endangered species

    • @andretait2817
      @andretait2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you think this thing is intelligent I guess you don't have very high standards in your family tree

  • @LannasMissingLink
    @LannasMissingLink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    They're so smart! I went to the zoo to draw animals before and they sat and watched me draw!! I showed them my drawings when I was done and they pointed at the pages and stuff. They're so clever!!

    • @DavidEddings2526
      @DavidEddings2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow really?!!Their level of intelligence is like ours!

    • @LannasMissingLink
      @LannasMissingLink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DavidEddings2526 yeah! You can really see the intellect in their eyes. Its a shame they're in the zoo at all... but conservation is important

    • @DavidEddings2526
      @DavidEddings2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Lanna’s Missing link agreed and did you know every second orangutangs die due to deforestation,pailm oil producters etc! What a shame..

    • @LannasMissingLink
      @LannasMissingLink 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DavidEddings2526 aw thats horrible... i think the worst part is you can't really blame the poor workers who are just trying to feed their families... the only way to fix that problem is to pull people out of poverty and teach them about the wonders of the habitats in their areas

    • @DavidEddings2526
      @DavidEddings2526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lanna’s Missing Link you do have a point,we just have to tell them where the right place is to do this behaviour.

  • @joserodolfoaguirre4937
    @joserodolfoaguirre4937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Que criaturas hermosas !!!!! Tan semejantes pero sin maldad !!!

  • @meta1ow
    @meta1ow 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The Attenborough and Clarkson crossover we've always wanted

    • @MissMariQueen
      @MissMariQueen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true 😂😂😂😂

  • @otakamerd1220
    @otakamerd1220 5 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    1:29 Bethesda making Fallout 76

    • @CamAteUrKFC
      @CamAteUrKFC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I luaghed so fucking hard

    • @justiceofbook
      @justiceofbook 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfao

    • @brilianairlangga1408
      @brilianairlangga1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justiceofbook as an Indonesian no it would be better if they make it

    • @justiceofbook
      @justiceofbook 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@brilianairlangga1408 what?

    • @protercool8474
      @protercool8474 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justiceofbook as an Apache attack helicopter it would be better if they made it

  • @xuantungnguyen9719
    @xuantungnguyen9719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The vibe makes me shed tears. Like something I lost forever. The world could never be the way it was

  • @Colin12475
    @Colin12475 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The guy can just sit there narrating beside the orangutan and the orangutan's just fine with it.

  • @daudbaigsapien1041
    @daudbaigsapien1041 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing creatures to carry out their work

  • @YayoiFujoshi
    @YayoiFujoshi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    When I look at Orangutans...I feel like hugging them.

    • @wonka4
      @wonka4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are awesome

    • @pixelcrunch300
      @pixelcrunch300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. When I see them, I also feel like teaching them a new trick or two.

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wanna teach one to play guitar, imagine an orangtan band 🤣🤣

  • @jonnnyren6245
    @jonnnyren6245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This is rather calming and soothing. Why wouldn't it be? I mean the man talking is a living legend and his voice is an audible delight to listen to.

  • @ViViDG
    @ViViDG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Words cannot describe the love I have for Orangutans.

  • @nathanmilaszewski5067
    @nathanmilaszewski5067 7 ปีที่แล้ว +551

    Yo I wish I could use my feet as another set of hands

    • @jeansmith1388
      @jeansmith1388 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nathan Milaszewski

    • @Rnt911
      @Rnt911 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      if you train enough you could!

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nathan Milaszewski
      Yeah. Then I could cut more fingers that way.

    • @user-ed9qu5im2y
      @user-ed9qu5im2y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Then you won't run very well. But it's cool I guess :P

    • @nautilus956
      @nautilus956 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SmoothRide The evolutionary asset we gained was the ability to walk & run upright. Imagine having to use all 4 limbs to function normally in your environment-no thanks!

  • @Padernoia
    @Padernoia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love that man and his documentaries. I guess because of his honest fascination and respect you can hear in every sentence he narrates.

  • @sylviasimpson3280
    @sylviasimpson3280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Favourite ❤ Primates.
    Thank you

  • @lindabeeston7408
    @lindabeeston7408 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s a wonderful man.

  • @sambo9855
    @sambo9855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    These creatures are probably just as fascinated at how primate like we are. Ever thought of that?

    • @nelsondestefano4150
      @nelsondestefano4150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I just have the mental image of a nature documentary from the opposite perspective and have the apes discussing the odd almost primate like behavior of humans

    • @stephenryan7855
      @stephenryan7855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Interesting insight. I wonder what they think we are? Maybe what we think of aliens perhaps?

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephenryan7855 They usually recognize the morphological similarities, them along with gibbons (lesser apes). Now gorillas probably can, but they're also very aggressive and might charge you. Chimpanzees, well, I they can certainly live with us, but I'm not too familiar with these kinds of interactions. All I know about is that some of them tolerate humans watching them.

    • @Necromitzu1
      @Necromitzu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@eliteteamkiller319 Aren't Gorillas generally peaceful? I thought it was chimpanzees that were more prone to violence. Of course Gorillas can be aggressive too if they feel threatened or disrespected but seem to prefer peace otherwise.

    • @RichardStrong86
      @RichardStrong86 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eliteteamkiller319 Chimpanzees are actually the most dangerous out of them and Gorillas.

  • @Shawaeon
    @Shawaeon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Attenborough is without a doubt my favorite person in the world. He has shown us so much and it will be awful when we lose him.