Life in the Air - Season 1 - Eps 1: Defying Gravity
In Africa, a caracal catches birds in flight with a 'rocket-propelled' launch; in the Australian outback, a kangaroo's hop locates water in a vast desert; on an English farm, an insect accelerates at 700G with help from a clutch in its crotch; and high above the jungles of Borneo, a leaping snake's unique shape allows it to glide through the air without wings.
About Life in the Air
Title: Life in the Air
First Air Date: 2016-04-03
Last Air Date: 2016-04-17
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.8/10 (from 4 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Studios Natural History Unit
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Suranne Jones
Self - Narrator (voice)
