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Expedition Killer Whale

52m 51s

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.

Episodes

  • Expedition Killer Whale: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Expedition Killer Whale

    S43 E8 - 52m 51s

    Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.

  • Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Outlanders | Big Cats, Small World

    S43 E7 - 53m 33s

    The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.

  • Landlords | Big Cats, Small World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Landlords | Big Cats, Small World

    S43 E6 - 53m 33s

    Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.

  • Attenborough’s Life Journey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Attenborough’s Life Journey

    S43 E5 - 53m 3s

    An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.

  • Lions of the Skeleton Coast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lions of the Skeleton Coast

    S43 E4 - 53m 33s

    Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.

  • San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    San Diego: America’s Wildest City

    S43 E3 - 53m 33s

    Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.

  • Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom

    S43 E2 - 53m 31s

    Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.

  • Silverback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Silverback

    S43 E1 - 53m 45s

    Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.

Extras + Features

  • Was Bigfoot Real?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Was Bigfoot Real?

    S43 E9 - 3m 15s

    Sir David Attenborough explores the scientific research behind the legend of a massive ape, known as "Bigfoot," the "Yeti," or the "Abominable Snowman." Drawing on fossil evidence, he unveils the astonishing scale of this elusive and seemingly mythical creature.

  • Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough

    S43 E9 - 30s

    Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.

  • David Attenborough Befriends a Dinosaur: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    David Attenborough Befriends a Dinosaur

    S43 E9 - 3m 11s

    Sir David Attenborough befriends a lifelike diplodocus as its towering skeleton replica comes to life. During this encounter, surprising truths are revealed about this extinct dinosaur.

  • Pack-Ice Killer Whale Sounds -- on Film: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Pack-Ice Killer Whale Sounds -- on Film

    S43 E8 - 2m 51s

    Pack-ice killer whales are highly social creatures, communicating through various vocalizations like pulsed calls and whistles. For the first time, researchers have recorded these vocalizations and made surprising discoveries about their behavior.

  • Killer Whales Teach Young To Hunt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Killer Whales Teach Young To Hunt

    S43 E8 - 2m 42s

    The team films something not seen before: an hours-long teaching session between adults and their young. Killer whales are one of only a handful of animals that actively teach their young, and it's the females that take on this duty, ensuring the survival of their families.

  • Preview of Expedition Killer Whale: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Expedition Killer Whale

    S43 E8 - 30s

    Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.

  • What Is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    What Is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals

    S43 E8 - 4m 14s

    Killer whales rarely risk hunting leopard seals, Antarctica's second-top predator. But when reinforcements appear, this group of killer whales has a technique for capturing this aggressive predator: wave washing.

  • Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders

    S43 E7 - 30s

    The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.

  • Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride

    S43 E7 - 2m 56s

    Lions may not have the cheetah's speed or the leopard's forest cover. But they have other tricks for hunting prey. Masters of stealth and teamwork, lions work together to outwit and overpower their prey.

  • Filming Africa's Three Big Cats: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Filming Africa's Three Big Cats

    S43 E7 - 7m 30s

    Filmmakers of "Big Cats, Small World" share their remarkable experiences living alongside Africa's three big cat families. Writer and Director Robyn Keene-Young delves into the differences in the developmental journeys of each species’ cubs, while Producer and Director of Photography Adrian Bailey reveals the unique challenges of capturing these big cats on film.

  • Leopard Hunts Baby Sister: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Leopard Hunts Baby Sister

    S43 E7 - 3m 10s

    Female leopard Sephiri recently gave birth to two cubs when an unwelcome intruder entered their territory and threatened their safety - her older daughter. Female leopards are known to hunt the cubs of others -- even their own siblings.

Schedule

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    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
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    Nature: Expedition Killer Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
  • Image
    Nature: Expedition Killer Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
  • Image
    Nature: Expedition Killer Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Sunday
    Feb 16

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
  • Image
    Nature: Expedition Killer Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Monday
    Feb 17

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
  • Image
    Nature: Expedition Killer Whale: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    Expedition Killer Whale

    Monday
    Feb 17

    1 Hour

    Scientists and filmmakers explore the icy waters of Antarctica to observe how killer whales hunt.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Wednesday
    Feb 19

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Wednesday
    Feb 19

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Thursday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Thursday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Thursday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Thursday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour 30 Minutes

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
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    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Sunday
    Feb 23

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Sunday
    Feb 23

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Sunday
    Feb 23

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Sunday
    Feb 23

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Monday
    Feb 24

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
  • Image
    Nature: Museum Alive With David Attenborough: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Museum Alive With David Attenborough

    Monday
    Feb 24

    1 Hour

    David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
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    Nature: Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone

    Wednesday
    Feb 26

    1 Hour

    Following the elusive pine marten through the Burren in Ireland.
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    Nature

    Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone

    Wednesday
    Feb 26

    1 Hour

    Following the elusive pine marten through the Burren in Ireland.

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