To keep their huge bodies airborne, these beetles twist their wings for extra thrust.
In his short life, this giant beetle has to find a mate, so to speed things up, he takes to the skies. As his wings move down, he produces lift much like a bird, but he also twists his wing at the end of each wing stroke.
AIR DATE 7/6/16
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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