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Life in the Air

Life in the Air

7.8/10

Seasons: 1

Country:GB

Overview:

Examining the extraordinary physiology of animals who launch themselves into the air - whether winged or wingless; bearing feathers, fur, or scales; by day or night. Shot both in the field and on controlled sets, the series reveals the minute details of wing beats and the science of how a tiny Leaf Hopper pulls 500G on takeoff. Each episode concludes with a behind-the-scenes view of how it was made.

Seasons

1

Episode Runtime

60 Minutes

First Air Date

2016-04-03

Rating

7.8

Production companies

BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Genre

Documentary