![]() ![]() Some scientists argue that birds originate from a running and flapping terrestrial ancestor, while others think they have a tree-dwelling ancestor which took flight from branches. Microraptor and the Origin of Birds (05:43) Chickens make quick bursts of flight which help them escape predators, and penguins use their flight muscles for swimming. Gonzales argues that even though some birds have minimal flying ability, each bird is adapted to its needs and environment. Feathers attach to a long piece of keratin and to each other with barbs birds use their beaks to keep the barbs locked. Feathers are strong enough to withstand resistance birds preen and molt to maintain an airtight wing. Unlike insects, bird muscles work directly on the bone all muscles are useful for flight. Eagles and other large birds have long wingspans adapted for soaring, and binocular vision which allows them to see far away. Juan Carlos Gonzales explains that as birds move through air, air moves around the wings, creating lift. Butterflies are highly diverse due to their ability to fly long distances to find mates and food. Butterfly wings are transparent with iridescent overlapping scales they use multiple flight patterns. Insects have specialized wing muscles and a continuous flow of oxygen. Cleofas Cervancia disproves the myth that based on the principles of aerodynamics, bumblebees should not be able to fly. Bernoulli's Principle and Bees (04:43)įlying insects stay in flight due to the principles of lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Scientists are still learning about the insect’s flight and cannot replicate it. The wings are made of strong chitin, with crossed veins in a membrane. Dragonfly Flight (08:37)Īs the oldest flying animal, the dragonfly has a complex flight mechanism enabling them to flap each wing independently, travel backwards, and use a rowing motion to hover. People have always tried to understand flight, exploring the diversity of birds and the origin of wings. When the craftsman Daedalus and son Icarus were imprisoned on an island, Daedalus made a pair of wings to escape, but Icarus flew too close to the sun and the wax wings fell apart. Introduction: Why Icarus Can't Fly (03:39) FREE PREVIEW ![]()
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