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Wild Kratts

Dynamics of Purple Martin Flight

2m 51s

As the Wild Kratts watch the purple martin fly, they break down the science of the bird's flight. But when the bird lands, they notice he is no longer black. Aviva explains that's because of light refraction and with the use of a prism, explains the concept.

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