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175 MPH Death Dive: The Fastest Animal On Earth?

Long before the first human looked at the sky, prehistoric reptiles were undergoing a radical transformation. This documentary explores the transition from the lizard-like Archaeopteryx to the modern apex predators of the air. You will see how 140 million years of evolution turned scales into feathers, creating a biological masterpiece that allows creatures like the Peregrine Falcon to hit speeds of 175 mph. From the frozen tundra of the Arctic Circle to the heat of the Arizona desert, we observe the high-stakes survival of the world's most versatile animals. Witness the extreme metabolism of the hummingbird and the specialized hunting tactics of the snowy owl. This is a technical look at the physics of flight and the ingenious engineering that allows birds to dominate every corner of the planet.