David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies - Season 1 - Eps 1: The First to Fly
David Attenborough embarks on an extraordinary journey to unravel one of nature’s most gripping stories – the evolution of flying animals. He begins by exploring the unexpectedly advanced world of the very first flyers – the insects. Stunning new images give us fresh insights into an astonishing story – from the first dragonfly-like creatures that emerged from the water to fly on four wings, to the beetles that built hard wing-cases to colonise the land, and butterflies capable of migrating halfway round the globe. He concludes by investigating the remarkable skills of jet fighter of the insect world – the humble but surprisingly acrobatic fly.
About David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies
Title: David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies
First Air Date: 2015-01-03
Last Air Date: 2015-01-10
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.2/10 (from 13 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 3
Network: Sky One
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Atlantic Productions
Synopsis
Evolutionary story of flight from the very first insects to the incredible array of creatures which rule the skies today.
Cast
David Attenborough
Self - Presenter
