Big Birds Can't Fly - Preview
Season 34
Episode 3
About the Episode
It may seem strange that among the more than 10,000 bird species in the world today is a group that literally cannot fly or sing, and whose wings are more fluff than feather. These are the ratites: the ostrich, emu, rhea, kiwi and cassowary. How and why these birds abandoned flight has puzzled scientists since Darwin’s time, but DNA and dedicated research are helping to solve these mysteries.
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Extras
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Jaguar Passage | WILD HOPE
Jaguar populations are falling worldwide, but the big cats are thriving in Belize.13:03 -
One Golden Chance | WILD HOPE
The golden lion tamarin stands as a beacon of hope and survival in the face of extinction.9:57 -
Pangolin Protectors | WILD HOPE
Due to the demand for their scales, pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world.12:24 -
Rebuilding a Forest | WILD HOPE
In Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, Mauricio Ruiz has turned his love for nature into action.15:56 -
Road Warriors | WILD HOPE
Fernanda Abra leads an initiative along Brazil's roadways, where vehicles kill 475 million animals.9:16 -
Stork Sisters | WILD HOPE
In northeastern India, the greater adjutant stork has been considered an ill omen for generations.16:40
