David Attenborough sits down with Jane Pauley to talk about his 13-part series called "Life on Earth" that explores the history of life on our planet — and they highlight the unusual sounds of a blue bird-of-paradise during an upside-down courtship dance. This originally aired on TODAY on Oct. 20, 1981. » Subscribe to TODAY: youtube.com/@TODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: today.com Find TODAY on Facebook: facebook.com/today Follow TODAY on Twitter: twitter.com/TODAYshow Follow TODAY on Instagram: instagram.com/todayshow » Stream TODAY All Day: today.com/allday ...