David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of natures most gripping stories the evolution of flying animals. He begins by exploring the unexpectedly advanced world of the very first flyers the insects. Stunning new images give us fresh insights into an astonishing story from the first dragonfly-like creatures that emerged from the water to fly on four wings, to the beetles that built hard wing-cases to colonise the land, and butterflies capable of migrating halfway round the globe. He concludes by investigating the remarkable skills of jet fighter of the insect world the humble but surprisingly acrobatic fly.
Episode : 1
Season : 1
Air Date : 2015-01-03 00:00:00
David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of natures most gripping stories the evolution of flying animals. He begins by exploring the unexpectedly advanced world of the very first flyers the insects. Stunning new images give us fresh insights into an astonishing story from the first dragonfly-like creatures that emerged from the water to fly on four wings, to the beetles that built hard wing-cases to colonise the land, and butterflies capable of migrating halfway round the globe. He concludes by investigating the remarkable skills of jet fighter of the insect world the humble but surprisingly acrobatic fly.
