The spear wielding stork who revolutionized science Lucy Cooke

Explore ridiculous ancient theories of bird migration and discover how scientists finally solved one of the field s oldest mysteries. In 1822, Count von Bothmer shot down a stork in Germany. However, the bird had already been impaled by a yardlong wooden spear. The stork had been speared in Africa and then flew over 2, 500 km. This astonishing flight proved to be an essential clue in a mystery that had plagued scientists for centuries: the seasonal disappearance of birds. Lucy Cooke digs into the discovery of bird migration. Lesson by Lucy Cooke, directed by Visorama. Support Our NonProfit Mission Support us on Patreon: Check out our merch: Connect With Us Sign up for our newsletter: Follow us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Pe