David Attenborough's natural curiosities. Series 3, Episode 4, Curious feeders / presented by David Attenborough ; produced & directed by Sharmila Choudhury.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Attenborough, David, 1926- on-screen presenter.

Choudhury, Sharmila, director, producer.

Humble Bee Films, production company.

BBC Worldwide Ltd., film distributor.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Animals.

Curiosities and wonders.

Blue whale.

Flamingos.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Nonfiction television programs.

Animal television programs.

Wildlife television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (23 minutes)

Place of Publication:

London, England : BBC Worldwide, 2015.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

The blue whale and the flamingo both have strange bodies determined by their diet. Both are oddities in their own groups and yet both are curiously similar. About the series: David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk. Our planet is populated with amazing animals that have extraordinary life histories. Some have been perpetually surrounded by myth and misunderstanding, and some have only recently revealed their secrets. Using the latest findings from cutting-edge science, this fascinating series reveals the remarkable evolutionary traits behind these wonders of the natural world. Still as inquisitive and passionate as ever, David brings these singular stories to life with great knowledge and verve.

Participant:

Presenter: David Attenborough.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed January 21, 2019).

OCLC:

1084856605