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Life in the Air

Life in the Air

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Documentary

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Examining the extraordinary physiology of animals who launch themselves into the air - whether winged or wingless; bearing feathers, fur, or scales; by day or night. Shot both in the field and on controlled sets, the series reveals the minute details of wing beats and the science of how a tiny Leaf Hopper pulls 500G on takeoff. Each episode concludes with a behind-the-scenes view of how it was made.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

14 July 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Suranne Jones

Suranne Jones

Self - Narrator (voice)

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