Penguins
Chris Packham explores what makes animal groups successful. He looks at how the penguin's legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to adapt to a range of environments.
At first sight, penguins seem ill-suited to their environment - rotund abdomens, stubby little legs and stiff wings appear to make the going tough. But in fact it is these very traits that enable this bird to thrive.
Chris explores details of the penguin's anatomy, using new scientific research to reveal how its legs, wings and body shape have allowed it to conquer an extraordinary range of habitats, from deep forests to tropical waters, bustling cities and even the toughest place on the planet - Antarctica.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Executive Producer | Jonny Keeling |
| Producer | Lara Bickerton |
| Series Producer | Aaron Paul |
| Director | Aaron Paul |
Broadcasts
Wed 13 Aug 2014 20:00- Thu 14 Aug 2014 00:00
- Tue 19 Aug 2014 00:00
- Fri 6 Feb 2015 19:30
- Mon 2 Nov 2015 16:45
- Tue 28 Jun 2016 19:30
- Mon 14 Nov 2016 16:45
- Sat 27 Jan 2018 06:05
- Mon 7 Jan 2019 16:40
- Sat 28 Sep 2019 11:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Thu 12 Mar 2020 19:30
- Mon 8 Mar 2021 16:45±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Sun 14 Nov 2021 13:30±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Mon 28 Mar 2022 00:15
- Mon 17 Jul 2023 15:45±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
- Sat 27 Jan 2024 16:15±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
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