Science of Great Migrations

Borne of suffering, desperation, and starvation, every migration is a death-defying journey, filled with countless obstacles. Science of Great Migrations will go behind breathtaking images of migration and show how scientists learn from and study these magnificent spectacles of nature. The iconic migration of wildebeest in the Serengeti; the 1,800 mile flight path of the monarch butterfly; the two-month pilgrimage of the southern elephant seal off Patagonia; and the perilous journey of African elephants in Mali together give scientists a look into this dangerous world of migration. Advances in scientific technology and data collection are revealing a new understanding of animal decision-making, swarm dynamics and the inner workings of a herd, flock or pod.

Release Date: 2010-11-07
Seasons: 1
TMDb: 7.5/10
  • Country: US, GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 45

Other episodes for this season

Born to Move
Episode 1 - Born to Move
Need to Breed
Episode 2 - Need to Breed
Science of Great Migrations
Episode 3 - Science of Great Migrations
Feast or Famine
Episode 4 - Feast or Famine
Race to Survive
Episode 5 - Race to Survive
Behind the Scenes
Episode 6 - Behind the Scenes
Rhythm of Life
Episode 7 - Rhythm of Life