The Living Planet (1984)

Episode Overview

This episode explores the wonders of life in the skies, featuring creatures that can soar, glide, or elegantly descend. It delves into the mechanics of avian flight, highlighting how birds take off and utilize thermals and wind currents. Viewers are taken on a hot air balloon journey, soaring five miles into the atmosphere. The program also examines how various species exploit gravity for their benefit, showcasing insects, buoyant seeds, flying spiders, gliding frogs, geckos, lizards, and squirrels, alongside an array of birds, including diving species and bats.