What Makes Us Human? (2006)

While our closest animal relatives have been swinging from the trees, humans have built a world that is vastly more complex. What are the ... all » defining features that have allowed us to do this? Are we special, and separate from all other animals, or are we just an especially successful mammal?

Two (2) Part Series

Watch using FLASH movie player format - First Part: Big Heads

While our closest animal relatives have been swinging from the trees, humans have built a world that is vastly more complex. What are the defining features that have allowed us to do this? Are we special, and separate from all other animals, or are we just an especially successful mammal?

Watch using FLASH movie player format - Second Part: Copycats

Evolutionary biologist Dr Armand Leroi concludes his exploration of the characteristics that make us uniquely human, looking at how the special qualities of our brain have enabled us to dominate the planet.