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Preview of Expedition Killer Whale

A team of scientists and filmmakers explore the Antarctic waters to learn more about killer whales.

Aired 02/12/2025

Nature

Preview of Expedition Killer Whale

Preview: Season 43 Episode 8 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions

A team of scientists and filmmakers explore the Antarctic waters to learn more about killer whales.

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.

Aired 02/12/2025

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

Killer Whales Teach Young To Hunt

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The team films something not seen before: a teaching session between adults and their young. (2m 42s)

Pack-Ice Killer Whale Sounds -- on Film

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This is the first time pack-ice killer whale vocalizations have been recorded. (2m 51s)

What Is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals

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Killer whales rarely risk hunting leopard seals - Antarctica's second-top predator. (4m 14s)

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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

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