David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies
First to Fly
Season 1 Episode 1 of 3
The veteran naturalist examines the world of flight, travelling across the globe to chart the evolutionary story of those creatures who seemingly defy the rules of gravity by taking to the air. Initially focusing on insects, Attenborough meets a descendant of the dragonfly, before examining the Atlas beetle, which tends to restrict flight to times when it needs a mate or a fresh supply of food. More aesthetically pleasing is a group of beautiful tropical butterflies, followed by an in-depth study into the blow fly - the jet fighter of insects
David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies airs on Sky Showcase HD at 8:00 PM, Monday 4 November. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
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Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics
Nature ➝ Animals ➝ Environment
David Attenborough
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