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: And to discover more on the science behind their complex flight click here: ~japalmore/papers/ 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. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged -- Facebook: Twitter: This is a channel from BBC Studios, trading as BBC Studios, who help fund new BBC programmes.