David Attenborough's Conquest Of The Skies Season 1 Episode 1 - The First to Fly

Airdate: 2015-Jan-01

Episode summary:

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.

About David Attenborough's Conquest Of The Skies series:

Conquest Of The Skies is a series by David Attenborough that reveals the dazzling world of flight as never before. David analyses gliding reptiles,...Show more >