Attenborough's Big Birds

APPROPIATE

2015 / 59min.

Rating8.5

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

Meet the big birds, a feathered family who have never flown a day in their lives! From ostriches to kiwis, these bizarre birds appear to be nature's greatest novelty act. How they came to be and how they continue to survive is a fascinating tale that has long captivated Sir David Attenborough. It is a story of dedicated dads, enormous eggs and a serious need for speed. And far from being the court jesters of the animal world, these flightless curiosities once nearly ruled the land.

Directors

Mike Birkhead

Actors

David Attenborough

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