Defying Gravity -
supernature - wild flyers

Explore the basic principles of flight to see how animals become airborne in the first place. From leapers to gliders and those that effortlessly fly for hours, each creature has special techniques. But all must overcome a powerful force - gravity.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 101

About Supernature - Wild Flyers:

Explore the wonder and science of one of nature's greatest innovations - the power of flight.

Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals' remarkable powers and how they work.

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