Butterfly in epic slow motion | Slo Mo #22 | Earth Unplugged



Why do butterflies flutter? Nic and Si reveal exactly what's happening during the flight of these beautiful creatures with the help of a super slow motion camera.
Check out how butterflies are inspiring flying robots here: releases.jhu.edu/2012/02/01/butterfly-study-could-help-builders-of-bug-size-flying-robots/
And to discover more on the science behind their complex flight click here: www.unix.eng.ua.edu/~japalmore/papers/Nature-2002-windtunnel-bfly.pdf
www.nytimes.com/2002/12/12/us/flight-tests-on-butterflies-disclose-free-spirits.html?src=pm
Original and stunning high definition slow motion footage of animals and their actions. Brought to you by our very own team members; butterfly admirer Nic and camera geek Simon.
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