To Fly or Not to Fly?
History of birdlife narrated by David Attenborough. Computer graphics recreate the time when fast-running dinosaurs evolved feathers and took to the air.
A natural history of bird life narrated by David Attenborough. In this programme, computer graphics recreate the period 150 million years ago when small, fast-running dinosaurs evolved feathers and took to the air.
In New Zealand, David examines the environment required by birds which have survived without recourse to flight, and enjoys a midnight encounter with a kiwi, captured on a starlight-sensitive camera.
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Weka Territory
Duration: 01:08
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Feet on the ground
Duration: 00:51
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Bat buffet
Duration: 03:09
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Back from the brink
Duration: 02:17
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Producer | Mike Salisbury |
Broadcasts
Wed 21 Oct 1998 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One London
Mon 11 Jun 2007 22:00- Sat 28 Sep 2013 10:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland & England only
- Mon 10 Nov 2014 13:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Wales & HD only
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