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  • Опубликовано: 17 май 2009
  • 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 лет назад +8913

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

    • @mohamedumar3082
      @mohamedumar3082 7 лет назад +435

      that'd be hilarious.

    • @BuzzKirill3D
      @BuzzKirill3D 7 лет назад +494

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

    • @CaptLuser
      @CaptLuser 7 лет назад +254

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

    • @annecorey607
      @annecorey607 7 лет назад +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 лет назад +46

      im gonna throw a poke ball

  • @crescentfreshbret
    @crescentfreshbret 5 лет назад +3377

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

    • @ctx8314
      @ctx8314 3 года назад +95

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

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 3 года назад +173

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

    • @agerven
      @agerven 3 года назад +44

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

    • @pineapplepenumbra
      @pineapplepenumbra 2 года назад +30

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

    • @Zeemas
      @Zeemas 2 года назад +12

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

  • @yumnjame546
    @yumnjame546 Год назад +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 Год назад +7

      Lol

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 Год назад +3

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

    • @AdamBechtol
      @AdamBechtol Год назад +1

      ya lol

    • @ev6558
      @ev6558 6 месяцев назад +4

      The apprentices have to start somewhere!

    • @edwigcarol4888
      @edwigcarol4888 6 месяцев назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +29

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

    • @loucipher7782
      @loucipher7782 Год назад +3

      i am quite sure its green screen lmfao

    • @fransthefox9682
      @fransthefox9682 Год назад +18

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

    • @TheCyberSpidey
      @TheCyberSpidey Год назад +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 лет назад +5311

    1:28 Ubisoft patches a game.

  • @akidamulyaningtyas1652
    @akidamulyaningtyas1652 3 года назад +2445

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

    • @VAMR-vc7xg
      @VAMR-vc7xg 3 года назад +123

      She can now protect herself from COVID.

    • @PinkyPuff69
      @PinkyPuff69 3 года назад

      Yes 🤣

    • @Pidalin
      @Pidalin 3 года назад +5

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

    • @VAMR-vc7xg
      @VAMR-vc7xg 3 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 2 года назад +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 года назад +11

      It’s actually Sir David

    • @galleon1968
      @galleon1968 2 года назад +3

      @@maryrosekent8223 who gives a shit

    • @balwc147
      @balwc147 2 года назад +5

      @@maryrosekent8223 😂😂😂

    • @oharryc
      @oharryc 2 года назад +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 Год назад +2

      He’s awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @CheeseYourself
    @CheeseYourself 2 года назад +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 года назад +695

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

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 года назад +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 года назад +13

      *b i g b r a I n*

    • @mattrogers5188
      @mattrogers5188 11 месяцев назад +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 месяцев назад +2

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

    • @imgvillasrc1608
      @imgvillasrc1608 9 месяцев назад

      ​@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 лет назад +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 лет назад +27

      Brandon Gary Hahahahaha...!

    • @crimsondynamo615
      @crimsondynamo615 5 лет назад +27

      *I LOVE YOU DOCTOR ZAIUS!*

    • @liammoore8093
      @liammoore8093 5 лет назад +6

      Hahaha

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 5 лет назад +50

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

    • @davidt3500
      @davidt3500 4 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/toL1tXrLA1c/видео.html

  • @redsquirrel1086
    @redsquirrel1086 2 года назад +57

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

  • @rogerfox2919
    @rogerfox2919 3 года назад +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 года назад +795

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

    • @adamschizo
      @adamschizo 2 года назад +65

      more like shock and awe

    • @JustinCage56
      @JustinCage56 2 года назад +53

      *visible confusion*

    • @samore11
      @samore11 2 года назад +36

      was really expecting more to be done with that nail

    • @MattAlexan
      @MattAlexan 2 года назад +9

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

    • @kevintrang3007
      @kevintrang3007 2 года назад +1

      DIWhy?!

  • @mike-rayner-videos
    @mike-rayner-videos 7 лет назад +3845

    they'll soon be doing Vlogs :)

    • @Andy_val
      @Andy_val 6 лет назад +67

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

    • @vanilleu3003
      @vanilleu3003 6 лет назад +77

      Imagine an Orangutan doing a Vlog with clickbaity title

    • @icekng456
      @icekng456 6 лет назад +20

      they already r

    • @ffi1001
      @ffi1001 6 лет назад +7

      Let’s hope so

    • @vonbrigi2690
      @vonbrigi2690 6 лет назад +16

      Orang-Utan Beauty Vlogs

  • @ayushpatel7332
    @ayushpatel7332 3 года назад +62

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

  • @dingleberryhandpump802
    @dingleberryhandpump802 3 года назад +71

    Sir David Attenborough is a wonderful gift to nature television.

    • @BBarrett
      @BBarrett Год назад

      Sir David Attenborough is a wonderful gift to nature.

    • @anti-ethniccleansing465
      @anti-ethniccleansing465 22 дня назад

      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 лет назад +3303

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

    • @mistershadows8428
      @mistershadows8428 6 лет назад +91

      YuriFineart and they say hello

    • @andreastryggvijensen7336
      @andreastryggvijensen7336 6 лет назад +5

      heheheheehehe good 1

    • @tygristaamu5135
      @tygristaamu5135 6 лет назад +29

      Dude sprint if it's coming towards you.

    • @killermartian_3923
      @killermartian_3923 6 лет назад +28

      A Giant glowing food for thought sign would be weird

    • @Osk42
      @Osk42 6 лет назад +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 лет назад +1254

    Did I just see an orangutan canoeing?

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 4 года назад +161

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

    • @joniganteng9978
      @joniganteng9978 3 года назад +26

      Actually that orang utan is a grab driver on the Forest

    • @cukabakso3818
      @cukabakso3818 3 года назад +16

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

    • @dalenincehelser5747
      @dalenincehelser5747 3 года назад +2

      Her airboat was in the shop

    • @amanofculture8074
      @amanofculture8074 3 года назад +1

      @@cukabakso3818 the rise

  • @LynyrdSkynyrdFan
    @LynyrdSkynyrdFan 9 месяцев назад +11

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

  • @babybluecheeks
    @babybluecheeks 9 месяцев назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад +73

      She has a deadline

    • @g0yxrd
      @g0yxrd 4 года назад +86

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

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 4 года назад +8

      I MISSED THAT AHAHAAHAHAA

    • @Zaxares
      @Zaxares 3 года назад +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 года назад +24

      The visual representation of 'bruh!'

  • @AdarshKumar-nj7rp
    @AdarshKumar-nj7rp 4 года назад +410

    1:41 Poor guy is left speechless.

    • @keecko6876
      @keecko6876 3 года назад

      lmao

    • @asuiee2062
      @asuiee2062 3 года назад +7

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

    • @pauldavidalava547
      @pauldavidalava547 3 года назад +1

      @big chungus sus

    • @youwantmyname9208
      @youwantmyname9208 2 года назад

      @big chungus shut up

    • @justthinking650
      @justthinking650 2 года назад +4

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

  • @peebeedee6757
    @peebeedee6757 2 года назад +6

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

  • @dhimankakati6991
    @dhimankakati6991 Год назад +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 месяцев назад

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

  • @nine4519
    @nine4519 5 лет назад +1291

    1:28 so much meme potential

    • @GlitchingDreams
      @GlitchingDreams 4 года назад +63

      on it

    • @radioactivman23
      @radioactivman23 3 года назад +40

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

    • @chimpman5584
      @chimpman5584 3 года назад +6

      Underrated comment

    • @wildinside2821
      @wildinside2821 3 года назад +1

      Sorry didn't get it, please educate me.

    • @Horny_Fruit_Flies
      @Horny_Fruit_Flies 3 года назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +3

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

    • @used_tissue3536
      @used_tissue3536 8 лет назад +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 Месяц назад

    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 года назад +11

    Sir David Attenborough is a living legend.

  • @mushroomtop1216
    @mushroomtop1216 9 лет назад +379

    Dang this video was too short.

    • @mochid9
      @mochid9 9 лет назад +16

      Your profile picture says so too XD

  • @iamabigfatbutt
    @iamabigfatbutt 10 лет назад +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 лет назад +21

      iamabigfatbutt Hey thats good

    • @marias7599
      @marias7599 4 года назад +2

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

    • @marias7599
      @marias7599 4 года назад

      John Riley
      Ok champ

    • @oharryc
      @oharryc 2 года назад +2

      Just proves that we are the same kind

  • @michaelgreen5206
    @michaelgreen5206 2 года назад +9

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

  • @jimmygadd
    @jimmygadd 8 месяцев назад +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 года назад +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 лет назад +329

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

    • @garethhancock8525
      @garethhancock8525 3 года назад +6

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

    • @FootytalkYT
      @FootytalkYT 3 года назад +6

      @@garethhancock8525 woooooshhh

    • @garethhancock8525
      @garethhancock8525 3 года назад +4

      @@FootytalkYT ~ lol, right back at ya Owen

    • @nathaneilfabian4414
      @nathaneilfabian4414 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

  • @philturless
    @philturless 3 года назад +8

    That orangutang is more productive than the entire US Congress.

  • @squashmallow2006
    @squashmallow2006 4 года назад +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 года назад +131

    I love how close he is without her caring.

  • @denisebethany5691
    @denisebethany5691 Год назад

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

  • @lonnieswafford4833
    @lonnieswafford4833 Год назад

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

  • @Timothy2706
    @Timothy2706 3 года назад +814

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

    • @Ifaal_AT
      @Ifaal_AT 3 года назад +26

      Yup! "Orang" and "Hutan."

    • @neverbeefamous
      @neverbeefamous 3 года назад +25

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

    • @klukluk
      @klukluk 3 года назад +1

      @@neverbeefamous lol

    • @freo2997
      @freo2997 3 года назад +3

      kalo orang harus nya people of the forest

    • @buttshroom9906
      @buttshroom9906 3 года назад +11

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

  • @LittleScientist2011
    @LittleScientist2011 7 лет назад +119

    David's expression is priceless XD

    • @keekwai2
      @keekwai2 5 лет назад +4

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

    • @fajaradi1223
      @fajaradi1223 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @naumaniqbal2736
    @naumaniqbal2736 2 года назад +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 месяцев назад

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

  • @reach2prasanna
    @reach2prasanna 5 лет назад +239

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

  • @emperorpicard6474
    @emperorpicard6474 3 года назад +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 года назад +16

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

    • @athangghag9276
      @athangghag9276 3 года назад +2

      😂😂😂😂best comment ever

    • @yoshi9358
      @yoshi9358 3 года назад +1

      I read it in his voice too

  • @alinae75
    @alinae75 2 года назад +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 года назад +1

    Thank you . How sweet.

  • @vincenzo082
    @vincenzo082 10 лет назад +278

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

  • @charlieladd2206
    @charlieladd2206 9 лет назад +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 года назад +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 Год назад

      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 Год назад +11

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

    • @vranime3772
      @vranime3772 Год назад

      @Nosamu Igbinnosa probably because of apathetic humans like you

    • @nosamuigbinnosa4081
      @nosamuigbinnosa4081 Год назад

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

  • @johnedwardjones999
    @johnedwardjones999 3 года назад

    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 года назад

    Bless these gentle creatures ❤❤❤

  • @bubbles8871
    @bubbles8871 3 года назад +812

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

  • @musictest9999
    @musictest9999 9 лет назад +357

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

    • @pcupan
      @pcupan 9 лет назад +46

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

    • @AZACE21
      @AZACE21 6 лет назад +33

      LMAO the look on the his face was priceless!

    • @mk_rexx
      @mk_rexx 6 лет назад +16

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

  • @aymz1212
    @aymz1212 3 года назад

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

  • @nartarlyiatremaynne1239
    @nartarlyiatremaynne1239 2 года назад

    Wow! How beyond brilliant are these clips.
    Australia.

  • @MrHendrix17
    @MrHendrix17 4 года назад +96

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

  • @TheCaptainKim
    @TheCaptainKim 6 лет назад +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 года назад +5

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

  • @tars1341
    @tars1341 2 года назад +4

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

  • @Melleina
    @Melleina 4 года назад +75

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

  • @ragibperwez
    @ragibperwez 4 года назад +68

    I love orangutans, they are so calming

  • @bouncingpanda1439
    @bouncingpanda1439 3 года назад

    I cant stop watching this kind of video.

  • @miriambourke4505
    @miriambourke4505 3 года назад

    this is so heart warming

  • @BulletmanDoom
    @BulletmanDoom 7 лет назад +588

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

    • @alexdecampi5645
      @alexdecampi5645 7 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад

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

    • @mediatour8898
      @mediatour8898 4 года назад +1

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

    • @candycorn-
      @candycorn- 4 года назад

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

  • @youwantmyname9208
    @youwantmyname9208 3 года назад +58

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

  • @robertfunk2796
    @robertfunk2796 2 года назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @MikhailKalashnikovMiG
    @MikhailKalashnikovMiG 6 лет назад +286

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

    • @ullgeologist
      @ullgeologist 4 года назад +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 года назад

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

    • @juliedempsey6011
      @juliedempsey6011 3 года назад

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

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 3 года назад

      @@juliedempsey6011 nah, david putting pressure on her

  • @simonjohnhinton1938
    @simonjohnhinton1938 8 лет назад +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 лет назад +4

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

    • @renenadeau8543
      @renenadeau8543 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @garyproffitt5941
    @garyproffitt5941 18 часов назад

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

  • @Thestowawaystories
    @Thestowawaystories 3 года назад +9

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

  • @macccerkiddd
    @macccerkiddd 8 лет назад +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 лет назад +5

      Ahahahahahaha!

    • @moeh357
      @moeh357 7 лет назад +35

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

    • @hydrogenperoxide9741
      @hydrogenperoxide9741 7 лет назад +5

      +moeh357 lol

    • @WardogMac
      @WardogMac 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @bigdream_dreambig
      @bigdream_dreambig 5 лет назад

      You have to start somewhere! 😁

  • @jovilim89
    @jovilim89 5 лет назад +301

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

    • @zentorno1410
      @zentorno1410 4 года назад +6

      after broke up with girlfriend LOL

    • @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346
      @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346 4 года назад +2

      Jovi Lim 🤣🤣🤣

    • @lauralishes1
      @lauralishes1 3 года назад +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 года назад

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

    • @lauralishes1
      @lauralishes1 3 года назад +2

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

  • @vriav
    @vriav 3 года назад

    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 года назад +1

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

  • @FreakyFrankey
    @FreakyFrankey 6 лет назад +114

    1:29 When you skip the tutorial

  • @pla5730
    @pla5730 3 года назад +29

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

  • @kathyjones3798
    @kathyjones3798 2 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful.

  • @christophern2396
    @christophern2396 3 года назад

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

  • @CoraliyahYT
    @CoraliyahYT 9 лет назад +149

    1:42
    "u srs"

  • @Casper-jz4oz
    @Casper-jz4oz 4 года назад +99

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

    • @glorifiedmonkey9708
      @glorifiedmonkey9708 4 года назад +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 Год назад +1

    Respect for David, he pronounced Orang Utan correctly.

  • @Solo-Road
    @Solo-Road 2 года назад +1

    David Attenborough is a world treasure.

  • @TheBestBoyyeeehehe
    @TheBestBoyyeeehehe 10 лет назад +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

  • @LannasMissingLink
    @LannasMissingLink 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @LannasMissingLink
      @LannasMissingLink 3 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад

      @@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 года назад

      @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 года назад +7

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

  • @meta1ow
    @meta1ow 11 месяцев назад +4

    The Attenborough and Clarkson crossover we've always wanted

    • @MissMariQueen
      @MissMariQueen 10 месяцев назад +2

      So true 😂😂😂😂

  • @otakamerd1220
    @otakamerd1220 5 лет назад +139

    1:29 Bethesda making Fallout 76

    • @CamAteUrKFC
      @CamAteUrKFC 3 года назад +5

      I luaghed so fucking hard

    • @justiceofbook
      @justiceofbook 3 года назад

      Lmfao

    • @brilianairlangga1408
      @brilianairlangga1408 3 года назад

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

    • @justiceofbook
      @justiceofbook 3 года назад +6

      @@brilianairlangga1408 what?

    • @protercool8474
      @protercool8474 3 года назад

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

  • @xuantungnguyen9719
    @xuantungnguyen9719 5 лет назад +20

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

  • @Colin12475
    @Colin12475 11 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @daudbaigsapien1041
    @daudbaigsapien1041 2 года назад

    Amazing creatures to carry out their work

  • @YayoiFujoshi
    @YayoiFujoshi 7 лет назад +41

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

    • @wonka4
      @wonka4 4 года назад +1

      They are awesome

    • @pixelcrunch300
      @pixelcrunch300 4 года назад

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

    • @cameronhorspool8527
      @cameronhorspool8527 4 года назад

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

  • @jonnnyren6245
    @jonnnyren6245 4 года назад +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 месяца назад

    Words cannot describe the love I have for Orangutans.

  • @nathanmilaszewski5067
    @nathanmilaszewski5067 7 лет назад +551

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

    • @jeansmith1388
      @jeansmith1388 6 лет назад +1

      Nathan Milaszewski

    • @Rnt911
      @Rnt911 6 лет назад +30

      if you train enough you could!

    • @2degucitas
      @2degucitas 6 лет назад +7

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

    • @user-ed9qu5im2y
      @user-ed9qu5im2y 6 лет назад +13

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

    • @nautilus956
      @nautilus956 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад

    My Favourite ❤ Primates.
    Thank you

  • @lindabeeston7408
    @lindabeeston7408 2 года назад

    He’s a wonderful man.

  • @sambo9855
    @sambo9855 3 года назад +162

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

    • @nelsondestefano4150
      @nelsondestefano4150 3 года назад +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 года назад +21

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

    • @eliteteamkiller319
      @eliteteamkiller319 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @Shawaeon
    @Shawaeon 6 лет назад +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.