The Sky Above

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.

Writing:
  • David Attenborough

Stars:
Release Date: 1984-01-19
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 8.5/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 55

Other episodes for this season

The Building of the Earth
Episode 1 - The Building of the Earth
The Frozen World
Episode 2 - The Frozen World
The Northern Forests
Episode 3 - The Northern Forests
Jungle
Episode 4 - Jungle
Seas of Grass
Episode 5 - Seas of Grass
Baking Deserts
Episode 6 - Baking Deserts
The Sky Above
Episode 7 - The Sky Above
Sweet Fresh Water
Episode 8 - Sweet Fresh Water
The Margins of the Land
Episode 9 - The Margins of the Land
Worlds Apart
Episode 10 - Worlds Apart
The Open Ocean
Episode 11 - The Open Ocean
New Worlds
Episode 12 - New Worlds