The Living Planet - Season 1 - Eps 7: The Sky Above

1984-03-0855 min⭐ 8.4/10

This episode focuses on life above the earth, including animals which can actually fly and other which have the ability to glide or at least fall gracefully. Includes discussion of how birds actually fly including take-off and using thermals and other wind currents. Also includes a trip by hot air balloon to the end of the earth's atmosphere, 5 miles above the ground. Also includes information about how some creatures use gravity to their advantage. Includes insects, floating seeds, flying spiders, gliding frogs, geckos, lizards and squirrels; and many varieties of birds including the diving birds and bats.

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About The Living Planet

The Living Planet

Title: The Living Planet

First Air Date: 1984-01-19

Last Air Date: 1984-04-12

Status: Ended

Rating: 8.4/10 (from 23 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 12

Network: BBC One

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Time-Life Video, BBC, BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Synopsis

David Attenborough examines the ways in which animals and plants adapt to their surroundings.

Cast

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self

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