Animals in the Wild: A Walk on the Wild Side

Being able to move around is central to the existence of nearly all animals. Whether it is to escape from a predator, catch food or find mates, locomotion is definately more than a walk in the park. The methods animals use to get around are amazingly diverse, from the minute flicking cilia of zooplankton to the 6 foot legs of giraffes. This program examines the mechanisms that animals use to move around on land, through water and in the air. Animated graphics are integrated into natural history footage to help explain the mechanics of locomotion.