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“A discovery of great significance” --David Attenborough
When scientists announced the discovery of Ida, the most complete early primate fossil ever found, the world was stunned by the extraordinary detail preserved for 47 million years. And the debate began about Ida’s place in the story of evolution. Could she be one of our earliest ancestors – a remarkable link between the first primates and modern humans?
With exclusive access to Ida, and the team of world-renowned scientists studying her, this documentary film follows the amazing detective story that followed Ida’s discovery, carried out in secret for two years.
Using the latest scientific techniques to anaylse and verify the fossil, the team begins to piece together Ida’s forensic secrets, and investigate the link between Ida and human evolution.
Using state-of-the-art graphics, The Link takes us on an epic evolutionary journey, opening a stunningly evocative window into our past, showing how Ida changes what we know about primate evolution, and ultimately, challenging our idea of what it is to be human and where we came from.
EXTRAS: Special features include an interview with David Attenborough, additional insights into Ida and her background from the experts and behind the scenes footage.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By M. Pope
The Link follows in a long line of interesting documentaries from the BBC natural history unit and Sir David Attenborough. It details the discovery of one of the most complete skeletons ever of one of our primate ancestors, how it was found, the deals involved in purchasing it and its detailed analysis by a team of scientists. The story plays out a bit like a detective novel with a cast of enthusiastic scientists. Recommended if you are into natural history.
47 of 60 people found the following review helpful
As far as the presentation is concerned, I did not like "The Link". It disappointed me in the following ways:
A] We still don't know [and I guess we will never know] who discovered this fossil. All we are told is that it was acquired by a scientist in a fossil fare.
B] Ida shows a clear connection with apes and is not related to the Lemur branch. However, this point is made laboriously. Instead of saying how she was our ancestor and not the common ancestor for apes and lemurs, the presentation carries on and on, as if to unfold a mystery. It is so obvious when you see the fossil that there is no need to make this long winded story about this linkage.
C] It could have been finished in half the time. They keep repeating the same information, same sentences even.
D] It is less scientific and more dramatic.
E] As much as I adore Attenborough, his narrative is lately stuck in his own style. We could do with a fresh voice.
The plus points are:
A] Of course the story of Ida and the significance of this extraordinary fossil is tremendous. This could be finished in 30 minutes!
A] We still don't know [and I guess we will never know] who discovered this fossil. All we are told is that it was acquired by a scientist in a fossil fare.
B] Ida shows a clear connection with apes and is not related to the Lemur branch. However, this point is made laboriously. Instead of saying how she was our ancestor and not the common ancestor for apes and lemurs, the presentation carries on and on, as if to unfold a mystery. It is so obvious when you see the fossil that there is no need to make this long winded story about this linkage.
C] It could have been finished in half the time. They keep repeating the same information, same sentences even.
D] It is less scientific and more dramatic.
E] As much as I adore Attenborough, his narrative is lately stuck in his own style. We could do with a fresh voice.
The plus points are:
A] Of course the story of Ida and the significance of this extraordinary fossil is tremendous. This could be finished in 30 minutes!
By Hope
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David Attenborough is always excellent to listen to, and this is no exception. Ideal present for the fossil enthusiast of all ages.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Faultless Attenborough
Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. This quick dip into palaeontoogy is fascinating. If you're a Creationist, this DVD is an absolute must. Read more
Published 1 month ago by I. A. Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars
David Attenborough - The Link
This program was interesting as not only could the fossil be a member of our ancestral tree, but it can also tell us a story of how it lived and died. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steven
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Piffle!
Attenborough should be ashamed to put his name to this nonsense; it's a perfect example of why modern scientists and their methodologies cannot be trusted. Read more
Published 10 months ago by DVS_UK
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David Attenborough - The Link [DVD]
Fascinating DVD more factual content on evolution from the great sir david Attenborough with his narrating and Dr jorn Hurum and team for the find, purchase and research on Ida the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Scottd92
5.0 out of 5 stars
THAT'S LIFE
A VERY INTERESTING DVD AND A LITTLE MORE TRUTH ON WHERE AND HOW WE GOT TO THIS PLANET, AND NOT JUST FROM 2 PEOPLE IN A DESERT EDEN...
Published 15 months ago by Cookie
4.0 out of 5 stars
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as with any program sir attenborough ever done quality and info of the program is top notch.
i really enjoyed the program in a whole and the message they are trying to give.
i really enjoyed the program in a whole and the message they are trying to give.
Published 18 months ago by orhan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding! But this story is not finished. Just a Beginning.
Another well-done presentation by David. I would not have known about this new discovery had I not bought this DVD. I don't recall any showing here on CableTV. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Ra Tera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent material well presented
A excellent BBC production. The scientists explain the significance of the fossil and their investigations in their own words. Read more
Published on 8 Aug 2010 by Houston Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
"The Link" was presented on our ABC (Australia) last year and I didn't catch all of the program. I found it very interesting that unusual finds keep turning up, and people are... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2010 by B. E. Mitchell
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