The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies

Overview

Orange-and-black wings fill the sky as NOVA charts one of nature's most remarkable phenomena: the epic migration of monarch butterflies across North America. To capture a butterfly's point of view, NOVA’s filmmakers used a helicopter, ultralight, and hot-air balloon for aerial views along the transcontinental route. This wondrous annual migration, which scientists are just beginning to fathom, is an endangered phenomenon that could dwindle to insignificance if the giant firs that the butterflies cling to during the winter disappear.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 27, 2009

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United States of America

Production

WGBH,Nova,GBH,Nova, GBH

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt1333888