David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of nature s most gripping stories the evolution of flying animals. The power of flight is one of the greatest miracles of nature. Over one hundred billion creatures soar through the air today - from nectar-drinking hummingbirds to armoured airborne beetles; from bats hunting in the black of night to bizarre winged lizards. In Conquest of the Skies David Attenborough travels back in time to unravel the astonishing 300-million-year story of how these animals first appeared and then evolved into... the huge variety of aeronauts that fill our skies today. Only now using the latest scientific analysis can he reveal the hidden mechanics behind their gravity-defying skills. Ground-breaking 3D cameras high speed filming and stunning CGI bring the viewer closer than ever to this astounding aerial world. From the steaming rainforests of Borneo to the frozen fossil beds of China the arid canyons of Spain to the cloud forests of Ecuador this series spans the globe to explore the thrilling and surprising story of how the flying animals came to conquer the skies. [show more]
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David Attenborough presents this documentary that looks into the scientific reasons behind gravity-defying animals. Using modern technology and new advances in high-speed filming, Attenborough and his team travel back in time 300 million years to investigate the evolution of flight.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of nature s most gripping stories the evolution of flying animals The power of flight is one of the greatest miracles of nature Over one hundred billion creatures soar through the air today - from nectar-drinking hummingbirds to armoured airborne beetles; from bats hunting in the black of night to bizarre winged lizards In Conquest of the Skies David Attenborough travels back in time to unravel the astonishing 300-million-year story of how these animals first appeared and then evolved into the huge variety of aeronauts that fill our skies today Only now using the latest scientific analysis can he reveal the hidden mechanics behind their gravity-defying skills High speed filming and stunning CGI bring the viewer closer than ever to this astounding aerial world From the steaming rainforests of Borneo to the frozen fossil beds of China the arid canyons of Spain to the cloud forests of Ecuador this series spans the globe to explore the thrilling and surprising story of how the flying animals came to conquer the skies Actors David Attenborough Language English Number of discs 2
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