Godwit
The Wonders of Creation
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5m 3s
Imagine if scientists could build a robotic bird weighing less than 1 pound that could fly non-stop 7,000 miles, without the need to stop to oil its wings, tighten its screws, clean its gears, or recharge its batteries. If possible it would take thousands of hours, millions of dollars, and extremely intelligent scientists to design such a robotic bird, but a real bird already exists with such accomplishments. Join Eric Lyons as he discusses the godwit, a true wonder of creation.
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