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[ Nature ]
A True Tale of Finding a Best Friend in a Beluga Whale
Can an unlikely friendship help save an entire species? When an aquarium trainer met her counterpoint in a friendly beluga whale, a bond was formed that can teach us more than we ever dreamed possible. Let’s dive into a real-life story that will have you heading to the nearest aquarium in search of a new best friend!
26 minutes
[ Nature ]
Explore the Unseen Depths of our Oceans on One Breath Around the World
Often the most extraordinary windows are opened for us when someone takes us on a journey we could never have gone on without them. Here is an extraordinary view of the unseen 70% of our planet. The video feels like a breathtaking freefall into wonder.
25 minutes
[ Nature ]
Sperm Whales’ Clicks are Expanding Possibility!
By Dr. Lynda
What if sperm whales are communicating with language far more complex than we are? Could our view of ourselves change if we learn that they may be as capable of future planning, reasoning, and emotions like love and empathy? These mysteries are beginning to be unraveled!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
It’s a Dog, It’s a Deer, It’s a… Whale?
Whale evolution is a remarkable story in the history of life on earth! Here’s how the whale went from a tiny deer-like animal to the creatures we know now.
11 minutes
[ Animals ]
How Blue Whale Poop Changed This Scientist’s Life
The study Whale Poop may not sound like life changing science, but for this scientist, it not only changed her life, it shifted the way we think about one of the planet’s most remarkable species and the ways we study them!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Searching for Whale Song Beneath the Waves
What would it be like to swim with whales as they sing in the depths of the ocean? We may not make it there personally, but this video gets us closer!
9 minutes
[ Art ]
Saving the Life of a Humpback Whale
While out in the Sea of Cortez with friends, a whale conservationist came across a young humpback whale trapped in fishing nets, the incredible adventure that followed is an amazing testament to powerful connection we share with the natural world!
8 minutes
[ Animals ]
Whale Facts, The Lives of Incredible Giants
We thought we knew everything about whales, but It’s Okay To Be Smart shows us some incredible whale facts that prove these giants are incredible creatures.
4 minutes
[ Animals ]
Whales Giving Us Some Perspective
Can whales help us gain some perspective on our place on the planet? A drone captures a strange encounter that may help us think twice about how big we really are.
