Australia’s Greatest Leapers Defy Gravity

Season 1

For kangaroos, hopping is key to the most efficient form of locomotion on land.

Hopping is key to the most efficient form of locomotion on land. Unlike running animals, when a kangaroo speeds up its legs don’t have to move faster. Simply by altering the angle of take off they can increase the distance they fly with each hop.

AIR DATE 6/29/16

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About Supernature - Wild Flyers

Explore the wonder and science of one of nature’s greatest innovations – the power of flight. Cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics help explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work.

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