EPISODETTTaking to the Air2005
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Taking to the Air
49m episode runtime
A 49-minute documentary episode from Life in the Undergrowth, Season 1, Episode 2.
Series Progress: Episode 2 of 540% Completed
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David Attenborough presents a natural history series. This edition tells the story of the winged insects that were the first creatures to take to the air. Ultra-slow-motion cameras reveal incredible flight skills, such as dragonflies catching their prey and bluebottles flying upside down. From rare cascade damselflies to hovering hawkmoths, insects use flight to find new territories and food. Beetles have a more lumbering flight, none more so than the world's largest insect, the titan beetle.
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How long is Taking to the Air?
Taking to the Air runs for 49m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under documentary, nature.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 5 episodes across 1 seasons, about 4h 8m total.
Episodes (5)
- S01E01 Invasion of the Land 49m
- S01E02 Taking to the Air 49m Viewing
- S01E03 The Silk Spinners 50m
- S01E04 Intimate Relations 50m
- S01E05 Super Societies 50m
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