Going Ape

Food and sex: with all the benefits that come with being the alpha male it's no surprise that male apes work so hard to get to the top. Find out how this instinct affects man today.

National Geographic carries out a series of social experiments designed to bring out the inner ape in unsuspecting humans and compare their interactions with that of primates.

Ever wonder why so many people seek fame? Our desire to be popular comes from an instinctive need to be liked. In this episode, find out why primates and humans both need to be part of social groups.