What is Wave Washing: How Killer Whales Hunt Seals
Season 43
Episode 8
About the Episode
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.
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Extras
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Killer Whales Teach Young To Hunt
The team films something not seen before: a teaching session between adults and their young.2:42 -
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Protecting Paradise | WILD HOPE
Marine biologist Callie Veelenturf uses her research on endangered sea turtles to help protect them.14:11 -
Killer Whales Filmed Communicating
This is the first time pack-ice killer whale vocalizations have been recorded.2:51 -
Filming Africa's Three Big Cats
Filmmakers discuss their experiences living on location with Africa's three big cat families.7:30 -
Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum, where extinct creatures come alive.0:30 -
Protecting Africa's Big Cats
Researcher John Neelo explores the challenges Africa's big cats face in a shared landscape.6:08 -
Preview of Expedition Killer Whale
A team of scientists and filmmakers explore the Antarctic waters to learn more about killer whales.0:30 -
Beware of Baboons! How They Keep the Woodland Safe
Baboons are the eyes and ears of the woodlands.2:29 -
Leopard Hunts Baby Sister
Female leopards are known to hunt the cubs of others -- even their own siblings.3:10
