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How do birds fly?

Imagine This

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Bird Wings Are Like Flying Boats

The shape of plane wings is very important and that's something we copied from birds. People invented planes by learning from birds, so there's a lot in common too. We use our imaginations to become godwits and join them on their journey. Do you have a favourite bird? It's hard to pick just one, but there's one bird that is famous for flying longer and further than any other bird. And those vintage ones were going to your bin are called the bar tail godwit.

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