Rent National Geographic: Whales and Dolphins (2010)
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2h 36min
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- Synopsis:
Kingdom of the Blue Whale
Blue whales are the largest animals to ever live on Earth, yet they are difficult to find or track. Even some of the locations where they birth their young are great secrets. Join some of the world's eminent blue whale scientists as they embark on a revolutionary mission to identify and tag California blue whales as they migrate. This incredible voyage yields unforgettable new footage and insight into these amazing creatures' lives.
Humpbacks: Giants of the OceanHumpback whales are icons of their kind. However, centuries of slaughter have pushed them to the brink of extinction. Today their lives hang in the balance. Two teams of researchers are racing to learn what these whales need to survive. They'll get up close and personal with these giants, who at times are not so gentle, to reveal their secret lives.
Dolphins: The Wild Side:
Known for their boundless grace and playful energy, captive dolphins are always eager to please and perform. However, at home in the open sea there's another little-known side to these awe-inspiring mammals that's powerful, cunning and ruthless. Witness a team of dolphins coordinate a devastating attack on a massive school of fish. See the largest, most fearsome member of the dolphin family, the killer whale, capture its next victim and observe as young dolphins learn how to hydroplane through inches of water to catch fish. This programme explores the secret side of these sociable yet aggressive creatures.- Directors:
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Studio:
- National Geographic
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
