Episode

Nature: Birds of Paradox

Name: Nature: Birds of Paradox
Released: 1985-02-03
Duration: 53 min
Cast: George Page, F. Murray Abraham, Donald C. Johanson, David Attenborough, Jay O. Sanders

NatureSeason 31985-02-03

Overview

A survey of the birds that cannot fly, some of which have evolved highly efficient means of travel on land and water.

Details

Series: Nature
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 1985-02-03
Runtime: 53 min

Episode context

Birds of Paradox is Episode 12 in Season 3 of Nature. It aired on 1985-02-03. The runtime is 53 min.

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