David Attenborough's Conquest of the Skies (2015)

Episode Overview

David Attenborough embarks on an exploration into the history of flying creatures, tracing the evolution of larger beings—extinct reptiles with skin wings, feathered dinosaurs that evolved into the first birds, and tree-dwelling mammals that adapted to become the night-flying bats. His adventure takes him around the world, from the lush rainforests of Borneo, showcasing unique gliders, to China, where fresh dinosaur fossil finds are unveiled. With breathtaking CGI, viewers are transported back to the time of these long-lost animals, while innovative filming techniques reveal the mysteries behind the phenomenon of flight.