In The Sophisticated Feeding Technique of Humpback Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Southern Ocean and the humpback whales that feed there. When Antarctica broke off from South America, it created swirling currents that sweep up nutrients from the bottom of the ocean, making it one of the richest waters on earth. In the summer, humpback whales come there to feast on shoals of krill, blowing curtains of bubbles and spiraling inwards to capture the swarm. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Majestic Blue Whales Under Threat, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the largest animal to have ever lived—the blue whale. Weighing nearly 200 tons, these gentle giants feed almost exclusively on tiny crustaceans called krill. By taking in massive gulps of water and filtering out krill, a single blue whale can consume up to four million krill per day. However, global environmental changes threaten the fragile ecosystem that supports these magnificent creatures. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Voyage of Humpback Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores why these animals split their time between the seas in Alaska and Hawaii. This video is an excerpt from BBC’s Nature's Great Events, a documentary series that showcases some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, exploring how life adapts to natural events that can transform entire landscapes.
In Whales Caught in a Net, a whale rescue team travels hours to reach a whale that has been tangled in a fishing net. It is a dangerous job, but they manage to free the distressed whale. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales - A Detective Story,, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
In How Humpback Whales Protect Others, marine biologists discuss occasions when they have witnessed humpback whales protecting other species and how their behavior shows empathy and altruism. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales - A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
In Whales in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas all arrive in Antarctica to eat massive amounts of krill. Watch humpback whales feed and learn how minke whales’ body shape helps them swim far and fast. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In Penguins vs. Killer Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights how Adélie penguins leap onto the ice to avoid a pod of killer whales that is working together. The penguins, safe on land, take big risks to take care of their babies and give them a head start in this frozen landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In What Happens When Beluga Whales are Entrapped in Ice?, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes what happens when a pod of beluga whales gets stuck around one breathing hole in the ice, and a polar bear is nearby. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In A Haven for Beluga Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers how and why beluga whales come to an estuary in the Arctic. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Cuttlefish and Humpback Whales Breed at the Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how two animals, the cuttlefish and the humpback whale, use different strategies to find a mate. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Gray Whales and Their Long Migration, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the gray whale’s long migration from Mexico to Alaska where they feed on krill. Whale cows must wait until their young are strong enough to make the journey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In How Dolphins and Whales Hunt, Play, and Interact, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how the spinner dolphins, common dolphins, and pilot whales interact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that resides there.
In The Sophisticated Feeding Technique of Humpback Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the Southern Ocean and the humpback whales that feed there. When Antarctica broke off from South America, it created swirling currents that sweep up nutrients from the bottom of the ocean, making it one of the richest waters on earth. In the summer, humpback whales come there to feast on shoals of krill, blowing curtains of bubbles and spiraling inwards to capture the swarm. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In Majestic Blue Whales Under Threat, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the largest animal to have ever lived—the blue whale. Weighing nearly 200 tons, these gentle giants feed almost exclusively on tiny crustaceans called krill. By taking in massive gulps of water and filtering out krill, a single blue whale can consume up to four million krill per day. However, global environmental changes threaten the fragile ecosystem that supports these magnificent creatures. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In The Voyage of Humpback Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores why these animals split their time between the seas in Alaska and Hawaii. This video is an excerpt from BBC’s Nature's Great Events, a documentary series that showcases some of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth, exploring how life adapts to natural events that can transform entire landscapes.
In Whales Caught in a Net, a whale rescue team travels hours to reach a whale that has been tangled in a fishing net. It is a dangerous job, but they manage to free the distressed whale. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales - A Detective Story,, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
In How Humpback Whales Protect Others, marine biologists discuss occasions when they have witnessed humpback whales protecting other species and how their behavior shows empathy and altruism. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales - A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.
In Whales in Antarctica, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes how humpback whales, minke whales, and orcas all arrive in Antarctica to eat massive amounts of krill. Watch humpback whales feed and learn how minke whales’ body shape helps them swim far and fast. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In Penguins vs. Killer Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights how Adélie penguins leap onto the ice to avoid a pod of killer whales that is working together. The penguins, safe on land, take big risks to take care of their babies and give them a head start in this frozen landscape. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Frozen Planet, a series that shows a fragile world of beauty and hostility, where nature finds a way to survive and thrive in frigid conditions.
In What Happens When Beluga Whales are Entrapped in Ice?, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes what happens when a pod of beluga whales gets stuck around one breathing hole in the ice, and a polar bear is nearby. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In A Haven for Beluga Whales, narrator Sir David Attenborough discovers how and why beluga whales come to an estuary in the Arctic. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Cuttlefish and Humpback Whales Breed at the Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how two animals, the cuttlefish and the humpback whale, use different strategies to find a mate. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In Gray Whales and Their Long Migration, narrator Sir David Attenborough describes the gray whale’s long migration from Mexico to Alaska where they feed on krill. Whale cows must wait until their young are strong enough to make the journey. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
In How Dolphins and Whales Hunt, Play, and Interact, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how the spinner dolphins, common dolphins, and pilot whales interact. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that resides there.