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Life in the Undergrowth (Episode 2: Taking to the Air)

ByYoav

The Ecofilm on Friday, November 12th will be Episode 2: Taking to the Air of the series Life in the Undergrowth.

Genre: Documentary, Director: BBC, 2005, 50 Minutes, English – 1 BAFTA award and 1 additional nomination

320 million years ago insects took to the air. Some of these were as big as seagulls. Mayflies, dragonflies, butterflies, flies flies flies and of course moths, bees and beetles all came in time. This amazing and inspiring series takes an extremely close look at our insect neighbors. Special cameras allow us to see close up what only our imaginations could see before. Bring your family and friends and enjoy part two of the BBC’s brilliant series.

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