How an Egg Hatches
Clip: Season 37 Episode 12 | 1m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
How is it possible that an egg can be strong enough to provide protection, yet soft enough that a baby bird can break through? See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
How an Egg Hatches
Clip: Season 37 Episode 12 | 1m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
How is it possible that an egg can be strong enough to provide protection, yet soft enough that a baby bird can break through? See the remarkable way hatchlings are able to break out of their eggs.
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The clever way the tiniest bird warms her nest
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This bird may not be big enough to cover all her eggs, but she can still keep them warm. (1m 40s)
The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention Preview
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Join Sir David Attenborough to reveal the incredible egg, piece by piece. (35s)
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...