Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

S1 E1: With the help of some surprising creatures from around the world, we'll discover how animals take to the air, defying the force all airborne animals must conquer - gravity. In Africa a caracal cat's `rocket-propelled' launch enables it to catch birds in flight. In the Australian outback a kangaroo's hop is key to finding water in a desert over a million square kilometres.