The Research Behind the Documentaries
The vast ocean is home to millions of species that are yet to be discovered, each with several adaptations that are imperative to survival in the big blue. Eight minutes into the fourth episode of season 1 of Blue Planet II, David Attenborough and his colleagues set out to determine what traits the sperm whale... Continue Reading →
Humpbacks: From Fire to Ice provide viewers a unique look into the reproductive strategies of humpback whales across the Pacific Ocean. Just like birds, these whales use song to attract potential mates. All males near Hawaii sing the same song, and this song starts to vary over time. Sometimes a young male can even tag... Continue Reading →
If I were to think of what types of animals hunt in groups, I’d probably say something like wolves, hyenas, lions, maybe even my friend Kevin. That’s why when Season 1, Episode 1 of Frozen Planet depicted killer whales using coordinated and precise hunting techniques, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It turns out that even... Continue Reading →
