A NatGeo documentary reveals Secrets of the Whales
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Inside the secret culture of whales, from favorite foods to family names
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Secrets of the Whales,” from National Geographic, plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to experience the extraordinary communication skills and intricate social structures of five different whale species: orcas, humpbacks, belugas, narwhals and sperm whales. Filmed over three years in 24 locations, throughout this epic journey, we learn that whales are far more complex and more like us than ever imagined.
An adult orca pursue herring in the frigid waters off Norway’s Atlantic coast. (National Geographic for Disney+/Luis Lamar)
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The special documentary takes a peek at the habits and behaviors of animals in winter climates.
The project aims to educate viewers about the revealing and emotional lives of these majestic creatures, shining a light on humpback communication and travel. In the clip above, watch as a large pod of humpback whales follows their migration pattern off the coast of Perth, Australia.
Along with their uniformity, a melodious chorus echoes from the breaking waves as the whales speak to one another. “They are all talking, not only with words but with actions,” says Weaver in the clip, above. She also reveals in the segment that scientists used aircraft footage to count the size of the migrating group.