A Man Among Orcas | Orca, Indian ocean | Wildlife documentary

[@delphzouzou4520]

I'd like also to salute the second cameraman, that we never see but who is here everytime, even in the water with the "hero"...

[@imRehnzy]

This comment is important

[@nowandaround312]

Delph Zouzou Because the documentary was specifically about the scientist's studies and interactions with the animals, not about filmography. In most documentaries you don't see all the people filming. I'm sure they're listed in the credits.

[@JuanRamirez-ke9zd]

Must be a girl😍

[@nowandaround312]

@@kimnotloona Except that's not what happened. If the other person filming had also been a scientist doing research, and they _wanted_ to be on camera, I'm sure they would have been given camera time. That wasn't the case, so they were given recognition in the credits like every other documentary. No one is discounting their work just because their face wasn't shown. Documentaries are different than movies, TV shows, KZbin videos, etc. People who film documentaries want their work to be recognized, not for themselves to be recognizable on the street. They may want both, but that's not why documentaries are made, and many photographers and cinematographers _don't_ like appearing on camera, that's why they work behind the scenes.

[@RENZEENO]

Specially when he's shots were way better than the shaky shitty shots our hero filmed lol

[@unknownuser-fv2lq]

He really ran over to get a ringside view when the elephant seals started fighting. What a madman. Top camera skills

[@Whistopher96]

Fucking legend

[@Bphillips2808]

They move like 3 mph. I'm pretty sure he was safe

[@datguy5818]

That is the bit that got me. Insane footage.

[@daisydelaney2269]

The size of those things in comparison to him were incredible!

[@Despond]

The part when he is playing and hugging the seals was just amazing.

[@firstylasty9417]

Pretty sure everyone watching was rife with pure envy at that moment!

[@fmills1583]

Sea dogs.

[@fmills1583]

43:30 Time-stamped for your viewing pleasure. You are welcome.

[@firstylasty9417]

@@fmills1583 Just re-watched. SO FRIKKIN' CUTE.

[@roast5630]

+

[@lynahiacampbell8232]

Ok so when he was playing with the seal pup my heart just melted ! I can’t man ! 😢🥹🥹🥹

[@rachellewinters8473]

I adored the baby penguins following him around! How cute😍

[@MrT67]

Penguins have severe FOMO.

[@denniswinkworth9437]

@@MrT67 9 let

[@yolandavaldez4316]

Lol

[@maryfazzino7936]

Beautiful isn't it

[@brendaleary9281]

The Pied Piper of Penguins! lol When my daughter was 5 we went to park with bread to feed the ducks and vicious ass geese. They follow us back and forth. Now let me tell you... my daughter is the animal lover.. me the animal feared! They were following us and we got surrounded! I told my daughter to " RUN" as I left her and jump on the nearest bench.. true story no lie. That was 32 years ago. Today I LOVE ANIMALS!!

[@aoiuemura]

"Is she hoping to catch my seal friend?" paralyzed me. This documentary is truly wholesome because he put his feelings into it.

[@calderonjd30]

I can't take it!

[@ikigai47]

More like, he puts a script into it. He knew damn well the answer to that fake question. He really poured on the "aw shucks mister" vibe. Seems any normal person's first thought playing with the seal under water is "this is NOT safe for you buddy" and wouldn't have encouraged play time in a death trap area, knowing full well the young seal was a rookie to the dangers of the sea and the killers in that immediate area waiting for a meal. I would have been nervous for the seal and wouldn't have distracted the seal by playing in a dangerous area, but likely this 'super nice guy' was thinking if it gets eaten it'll make epic up close footage.

[@Hatred1414]

Just makes it shit in my opinion :)

[@noorbohamad5796]

@@ikigai47there’s literally no such thing as “fake” questions

[@chloeadams8703]

@@ikigai47He didn’t intentionally distract the seal, the seal came to him and played with him not the other way around.

[@jlhenderson2]

I didn't realize how dangerous and enormous the male elephant seals were until I saw the guy filming the fight scene. Great documentary.

[@tsesck2008]

And it's more scary that killer whales can eat them for dinner.

[@Y_here]

Jerry Henderson ш

[@00tonytone]

Hard to believe these killer whales arent fish but mamals

[@josephbrockhaus6826]

@@tsesck2008 bb

[@chiefbrownie]

@@tsesck2008 they don't give a fuck

[@annjay2581]

I love how he can literally stand in the water while the orcas hunt seals, it shows that they really have no intetest in hurting humans. The only time they ever attack us if we put them in captivity and abuse them.

[@dylanhicks4771]

It’s completely asinine to think an apex mammal hunting predator wouldn’t give us a bite if it was hungry enough. Respect these animals and the threat they pose to us.

[@Zampierre]

which time in the video?

[@Ghost-tw7xw]

@Dylan Hicks bro, they hunt great whites literally only for their liver. I don't think humans would be very nutritional for them..

[@dylanhicks4771]

@@Ghost-tw7xw If you put a hungry and desperate predator in a situation where a human is the only option for a meal it’s going to eat the human. Thinking they won’t because they “respect and understand us” is not showing the deference that nature deserves.

[@bannartis]

Only the polar bear sees humans as a source of prey among their other foods

[@robertcocciardi2772]

I am an old man. I enjoyed your documentary, because it provides an escape from aches and pain for a visit with Orcas, elephant Seals, penguins and the peace and serenity tell me life is so precious. Thank you so much. Bob from Clearwater, Fl.

[@chellefell1331]

do you happen to remember Marty stauffers wild america? I LOVED that show when I was little.

[@kentuckyleigh9623]

Just wanted to say hi and I hope you’re doing well 💙 Xx

[@naruto-sensei2426]

Enjoy!!!

[@jessealdridge9920]

Nice I used to live in new port richey

[@UnfazedPhoenix]

Hope you're doing well Bob! ❤ Jenna from NJ.

[@hipqban169]

I knew elephant seals are big but seeing that guy close to them gives you a hell of a perspective 😮

[@grandpaheadshot6860]

W1ll P0w3R they can be 23 feet so u know

[@jerrymarbury9365]

Yeah iv been up close and personal with a few while shopping at walmart.ha ha.and i keep at a safe distance too.

[@douglasmuir9330]

northern elephant seals are a lot smaller than southern ones

[@ThePrimeSalagy]

@Sara Hunter You trolling or not I still need to say that if you think someone saying hell makes or doesn't make them a cool dude just shows how insecure and immature you really are. btw go to hell.

[@zinny999]

They are Walrus....

[@jacob96014]

The fact he kept his tent in the beach in the elements was hilarious but also I think this man really wanted to be and feel what they felt. True dedication to the job.

[@PaliAha]

38:33 He's not alone though they try to portray him as is. You did notice that he's being filmed by a moving panning camera. When does a "documentary" allow for acting, posing, fiction?

[@Optable]

@@PaliAha What is fiction about filming the guy that's filming his subject? It just offers another first-person to third-person perspective- nothing more.

[@PaliAha]

@@Optable , i got no problem w/the added perspective. Read the 1st poster's comment. He thinks this clown is doing things solo: "True dedication to the job" -- my ass.

[@Kit-yv7ob]

@@PaliAha It made me laugh when the weather picks up and he says he needs to take shelter, and the cameraman was left outside filming him zipping up the tent. I call BS on him sleeping in that box too.

[@cookiecola5852]

Luckily for him he wasnt in the path of a male elephant seal

[@rondanorris5504]

One of my favorites was when he was scratching the seal's itch, took a nap & literally lying up against an elephant seal. How kind. How human.

[@Humanaut.]

"How human". The signature of humanity ranges from the best to the most cruel and bestial behavior.

[@gerrys6265]

Why do we attribute "human" to kindness? The other animal world is full of accounts of 'kindness". And why do we think everything is out to get us and when it shows that it isn't...wow!...what a human-like behaviour? Humanity has shown such incredible deliberate cruelty towards every other species - and including its own- that we should be also then surprised when we are kind. Humans are like all other critters....some good and some bad and it is us that makes that distinction based on our own perception of the world - which I am sure is very different from a snail or an orca.

[@realestateunplugged6129]

Gerry S - According to Atheist cult Priest Richard Dawkins, "there is no purpose, no evil and no good, nothing but pointless indifference." So in 'honor' of "atheism", which is absurd and truthfully to mock the absurdity of the notion of a lack of belief, let's all kill the whales, shall we? No such thing as evil according to Atheist Priest dawkins, remember?

[@Humanaut.]

Real Estate Unplugged you are taking something out of context and bending it to make a point of your own here about religion. I doubt Dawkins would agree with your depiction of his position. But moreover, Religion has nothing to do with this here.

[@realestateunplugged6129]

Raph Ael - I came here to see the whales but the big question sprung up ☝. Are you with the Atheist cult master, Richard Dawkins?

[@Scruffers2011]

That was the best 52 minutes on KZbin that I've seen in a long time.

[@antpoop2404]

how many 52 minutes videos have you watched?

[@gev9646]

Watch “300 days alone”. Instead of Orcas, it about human basic survival on a remote island. One of the best videos ive seen in a long time

[@jennylynwall3424]

Nothing to do with wildlife but still a great documentary “Super Size Me 2”!!! They have the original Super Size Me, but even without watching the first one I watch the 2nd one first out of Curiosity I watched the first one Super Size Me, but that just gave me a back ground to #1 and did not find it necessary or as enjoyable as Super Size Me 2.

[@tapankumarniyogi7285]

exactly !!

[@chingring4926]

Just imagine penguins being aggressive and come at you in packs that would be a nightmare.lmo

[@YananoBere]

Now THIS is a top-notch nature documentary. So beautifully shot and narrated. Such a far cry from the mordern trend of egotistic hooligans who manhandle animals for ratings leaving then in distress. This is how it should be done. BRILLIANT 👌🏾

[@africanhistory]

The Steve trend in Ego docs.

[@matthewrodriguez2797]

You called it!

[@dasit1965]

Yanano Bere who exactly are you talking about

[@romb4649]

@@dasit1965 You really had to ask..?? 😕🙇

[@FinkPloyd504]

@@romb4649 im also wondering

[@jcescolastico5299]

My favorite part is when the docu maker with camera man befriended the young elephant seals is so adorable! My heart warms a lot I goes to see that seals can also show the virtue of friendship toward humans.

[@Whistopher96]

I love how the researcher is wondering what the whales think of him and the part of him chilling with all the penguins. The way he got upclose to that elephant seal fight! Wow what a great documentary

[@whitefacedghostkiller2943]

Exactly

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I loved it when he took a nap with the baby seals, that was so cute!!!

[@elandraxe]

Yes and it's truly the first time a can feel a sense of scale with those giants

[@JohnPulliam82]

The way he made the elephant seals look 15 stories tall instead of 15 feet while he was next to them lol. Amazing work truly

[@trifadriana686]

The visuals of the abandoned, then orphaned, then rejected seal pup it's beyond heartbreaking. You can feel the little fellow's despair, he knows what's coming. He tried to follow his mother. His mother looks back towards her pup, she does not want to leave him, but she has no choice, her strength is gone.. Deeply sad.

[@Anonymous38572]

I think it was the annoying whine that made the mom ditch it

[@yecc6101]

Trippypuddin funny asf

[@onyxblak-roses6957]

The orcas probably got the mom.

[@felixgutierrez993]

@@onyxblak-roses6957 I think the vid implied that with the Orcas going after it and eating it. It's nature it's not only tough in the human world but the same for all animals in the Animal Kingdom

[@davidoff59]

@@Anonymous38572 it must be great to live such a privileged life that you want for nothing, with an over full belly, sat lazing around watching TV all day and night wrapped up in cotton wool

[@445harrmony]

Loved the orca rescue guy jumping in happiness

[@jojijosette5946]

This documentary has ended, I wish it never would. Makes me cry tears of joy, for watching these fabulous creatures. I love these animals, the orcas, penguins, seals, birds. How could any person harm them? It is really hideous. I hope these animals become protected, especially the orcas. Thank you so much for filming. Amazing work!

[@matimus100]

Not creatures pay attention!

[@RawDawgRandi]

Damn now I can’t stop thinking about cuddling up with some seals. He legit read a book, took a nap and played with wild seals. Life goals

[@joelcoley2606]

I remember a guy named Timothy who did the same with brown bears....

[@heraldoriviera3851]

Bucket list, RIGHT!

[@shamibrown2287]

Lol literally!!! I second that sir

[@ianlourenco4811]

yeah until a 6 ton heaping unit of absolute raw sexual aggression body slams you 6 feet under sand. those guy are huge.

[@sarahmatthews5878]

And came within a few meters of Orcas.

[@KyleB978-0]

The lack of humans is what makes this documentary. Absolutely beautiful.

[@trivunkonjik7413]

Humans are best species on the planet, and most beautiful as well, what we acomplished in science, culture , architecture, exploration canot be matched by anything on this planet.

[@trivunkonjik7413]

@cristina Banuelos are you trying to imply that we arent?

[@m3gstarrr436]

Legija we’re also destroying this planet but yay humans

[@fredpearson5204]

Of course, you're one of the GOOD humans, right? Dumbass.

[@sorbet7216]

@@trivunkonjik7413 that's only a very small percentage of people, most of humans won't accomplish anything notable in their entire life.

[@ShofiaNurul]

This man aiming to research orcas but end up befriended a seal pup 💖 how adorable

[@edgarcal7218]

Orcas are just incredible. Perfection in every way. My favorite animal forever

[@clairedurand9584]

Reportages incroyable c est fantastique l homme est moche .magnifique mammifère

[@dariofromthefuture3075]

me too!

[@buttlord2223]

Orcas are honorary Aryans.

[@AliHSyed]

I love how this is narrated like a 90s movie. A truely timeless piece of work

[@fellipedasilva99]

When he was playing with the seals it really warmed my heart. Pretty funny too, big sea doggos!

[@marcopohl4875]

29:26 these orcas are headbutting each other like cats, I can't even... WHY ARE THEY SO CUTE!?

[@katybug6572]

Lol ikr

[@ushnakhanlodhi]

Because they are a type of dolphin

[@johncena-uh7jd]

they are cute until they follow u

[@josephjenkins5451]

Excellent documentary. Nature and the balance of it is so beautiful, yet so tragic. I could not stop crying for the baby orphan because he was so cute, and so innocent. He just became a victim of the circle of life and as sad as it is, it is also the very concept that keeps nature balanced.

[@IcExHeCz]

Hope he gave it a good quick death

[@brittywren2877]

I for one am glad you befriended the baby seals. That orphan had me in tears. I also was yelling at you a bit during the fight. You were so small and so close. This was great.

[@patrickkkpakerr6442]

Good lord .

[@slitude7479]

Emotional wreck much?

[@onepunch5015]

You’re so cute 🥺

[@nicholaszizzo3729]

BAHAHAHAHA right. he was so tiny compared to them at fight mode . haha

[@nutmeg8399]

@@slitude7479 Projecting much? How does this comment even effect you? 🤔I wonder?

[@idafox2499]

I like the squeaky sounds the orcas make. It's so cute

[@myheartandi999]

Also creepy making that cute sound when they are killing the seals.

[@chakinfingerz947]

It's not a "cute squeaky sound" its a highly sophisticated language that we can not under stand. We have researched the shit out of their language and have gotten nowhere. That "cute squeaky sound" is different from all other orca pods. Every orca pod has their own language and not one pod has the same language as another. Also the males never leave their mothers. Their whole lives they are no more than 10 ft from their mothers. If they get bullied by other male orcas. They'll stay on the outside of the pod. In which they'll eventually come back into it but pods never break or never fully kick out another orca. This is also why releasing them from captivity could have horrible results. They don't speak the same language as other pods so they wont be accepted in, only to their pod, which may be impossible to find

[@icky7604]

@@chakinfingerz947 Jeez way to turn an innocent comment into your little rant box. We're watching the docu, we already know this. Sit down and let some people comment on a squeaky noise that they enjoy.

[@chakinfingerz947]

@@icky7604 no where in my comment did I rant about something bad, or try to dismiss them from enjoying the sound. What someone tells you information of something and you're like, "No! Stop! I want to remain stupid!" fuck you and your negativity towards learning.

[@icky7604]

@@chakinfingerz947 Sorry for late reply, didn't see comment. When you add the quotations and stuff you sound passive aggressive. Once again, they're already watching to docu that says the info..Party pooper.

[@thatcoolnerd955]

I knew orca's were smart, but damn, they really do have their own culture. I'm stunned by this honestly, and also fascinated Edit: Damnit, now I'm crying

[@MrT67]

I met a commercial fisherman in Alaska and he really respected the orca's, even though they would steal his catch, etc. In his view nothing else in the sea measured up for size, power and intelligence. It was nice to meet a guy, who despite the economic challenges the orca's presented, still thought they were of such great value and should be looked after. When he talked about them, you could see the smile on his face and how he treasured the occasional interaction.

[@davecrupel2817]

I consider Orcas the 2nd most intelligent lifeforms on this planet. 2nd only to us.

[@keithzacek7692]

Dave Crupel there just as smart as us if not smarter

[@davecrupel2817]

@@keithzacek7692 and i love that. :)

[@adamzaidi1748]

@@davecrupel2817 The second most intelligent life form on this planet is a dolphin. They have an estimated EQ of around 5.26. For comparison a human has an EQ of 6.56 to 7.28 or higher. The EQ of an orca is around 2.50 or 2.61. Dolphins are extremely intelligent and are some of the only few animals that display self-awareness. Orangutans Are very intelligent as well with an EQ of around 4.5. Chimpanzees are better than humans in some memory tasks. Goats have excellent long-term memory. Elephants can work together. Parrots can reproduce sounds of the human language. Dolphins can recognize themselves in the mirror. New Caledonian crows understand cause-and-effect relationships. Scrub jays plan for the future. There are many categories of intelligence. Many animals display different abilities of intelligence. Chimpanzees have a better memory than humans. I guess it all just depends on your interpretation of intelligence.

[@owefay1]

If I were to experience this documentary in real life, Id consider my life fulfilled.

[@celestetheariesdorsey952]

It’s so beautiful

[@idontextback]

Get on a jet plane !!!!

[@cameroncoop7878]

This took my breathe away. The camera man is super brave. Fearless and intelligent, fantastic watch.

[@jupitersdreaming]

The Orcas in crystalline water swimming amongst swirling kelp was so moving and beautiful. How anyone can justify keeping these incredible creatures in captivity is beyond my understanding.

[@nutmeg8399]

I know! People say nature is cruel. It's humans like that who are the real evil!

[@Bella-ht5jb9he3z]

Agreed. They really suffer. I read a book that a SeaWorld trainer wrote. He said the Orcas get sunburn, the pool water is to warm and they get rashes, they are given anti acids for stomach ulcers. They bang their head's against the cement in the pool. They chew on the cement out of boredom. They break their teeth. A few whales have killed themselves from banging their heads against the cement really hard. They with hold food so they perform. They breed the female Orcas to early. Babies are still born. Or they take their baby away. The mom cries for day's. It's so heartbreaking.

[@darynfl]

It's the lack of understanding by others that makes them end up in cages. Not your lack of understand of ignorant people.

[@nutmeg8399]

@@Bella-ht5jb9he3z Sounds like the series, The Handmaid's Tale. seriously!

[@bbb8182]

What I don't get is why do wild orcas hunt dolphins? And they wound them and play with them like cats with mice

[@wilddaisies]

This is such an extraordinary documentary!!! one can only wonder the amount of courage needed to live there in such harsh environment and for 4 LONG MONTHS, amidst potentially dangerous animals. thank you for the hardwork, David, Jean-Francois and team!!!

[@jetpackjohnny6601]

Id live with u for 4 harsh months. That makes me braver then him...MARRYMEPLZZZZ

[@GinoNL]

jetpack johnny The dominant male(me): You are trespassing my domain, this is a warning. Get lost.

[@jetpackjohnny6601]

@@GinoNL anyone who calls themselves a dominant male in the youtube comment sections is deffently not a dominant male. That much i can promise you

[@GinoNL]

jetpack johnny Let me get this straight; you promise me something that has to do with my personality and you don’t even know me.. you seem like a bright guy

[@deckyBWFC91]

I'm a penguin "peip peip peip"

[@j.radford7109]

Amazing documentary. People need films like this to remember our place in the world and our responsibility to protect it.

[@21davinci]

this documentary is truly awesome not because the cameraman is bold and gets as close as 5 feet to orcas and male elephant seals but he puts his feeling into it "is he going to catch my seal friend" a truly chill person with animals and life itself

[@bethanymay7720]

No matter how many times I watch this and know it’s about the orca’s my heart broke for the elephant seal pup. Breaks my heart every time

[@jackieguccione94]

Would you rather see the orca die or the elephant seal

[@Zampierre]

elephant seal is ugly, strange and misogynistic

[@jackieguccione94]

@@Zampierre i get really sick looking at them i have to turn away when there showing them

[@Zampierre]

@@jackieguccione94 i guess that i was the only... they are so weird, sometimes i close my eyeis to don't see them

[@jackieguccione94]

@@Zampierre absolutely

[@raghavendrapratapsingh5122]

Such a beautiful documentary! My sincere admiration for the whole team. The way he blended into the environment along with the animals was so surreal. They accepted him too because of his pure heart, they could sense his wonder and good intentions and reciprocated!👏🏼👏🏼😊

[@PulhaGarcia]

Beautiful documentary. It shows the truth of life in the wild, and also just how smart and conscious orcas are.

[@christinalashan6952]

I have literally watched this video over 50 times. I just love orcas. There should be more vids on KZbin like this...

[@gbrieannful]

Me too they are my favorite animal

[@sabrinacole9524]

Ikr love orcas also and dolphins i really wanna touch/pet one of each

[@someguyyouknow1635]

@@sabrinacole9524 Haha no you don't. They will probs kill you for fun. They're sadly alot like us and kill things for fun.

[@666.BlackDog]

Watch blackfish

[@666.BlackDog]

@@someguyyouknow1635 "Us"? You mean you? Right?

[@alohaaari7341]

This quarantine brought me here.... and I’m glad🥺

[@chesterzito]

Aloha Aari me too 😃

[@wintersun_madness6028]

Toooo

[@orcawithdrip827]

Aloha Aari Me too Not to mention, I'm currently in a whale mood!

[@r3ddeucefellows997]

Yupp yupp

[@mrnobody1255]

Same here.... The quarantine brought the orcas to my interest and now they are my favorite sea creatures

[@stephiemark473]

What the explorers, adventurers & narrators go through to bring such informative documentaries are truly appreciated & can't go unnoticed, thumbs up.

[@Deepbluhuntr]

The orphan seal pup broke my heart. I'm a grown man , a veteran, a former boxer, that pup made me cry , my heart hurts. I can't watch the rest of this until later.

[@erenyeager5003]

What a spectacular piece of work from you. For 50 minutes I completely lost in harmony of nature.

[@assylaoalina445]

I truly love this documentary. I envy you for the peacefulness you experience. Living in the heaven on Earth... Thanks for this

[@wtrdawnlord]

Orcas are so amazing. I'm convinced they are one of the most intelligent species on the planet, along with us, other dolphin type mammals and octopus.

[@Gwulph]

William Thomas Ramey isn’t it amazing how our intuition tells us they are super intelligent? they are actually the second most intelligent being besides humans which is amazing and it is quite clear why they have been dubbed the second most intelligent being, they are so human like, yet so alien which is pretty beautiful and call me crazy but there is such a connection to them and it makes me wonder if we have a deep past with them perhaps or something even more complex and I suppose that might play into the aquatic ape theory (it’s a really intriguing theory that is about as credible as the standard theory of human evolution, Look it up)but setting that aside even still, it’s astonishing this connection that we have to them and even your run of the mill dolphin, they even help us fish for Christ sakes! Also, sorry for such an essay but I have been very interested in this subject recently. Cheers man.

[@Sempapax]

Toxic Waffle they aren’t the second smartest though? Like I know thats a very debatable subject, most of the time internet pages choose bottlenose dolphins as the second smartest

[@raelchai]

William Thomas Ramey elephants, too...(edited: elephant brain largest land animal brain at 3x size of human.)

[@Gwulph]

Adrián Medina yeah i saw that too and it’s hard to judge the “intelligence” of anything, I’m not sure why I haven’t changed/taken down my comment because I don’t really agree with what I said although I do still think orcas are very “intelligent” creatures

[@Aerylithe]

And elephants

[@Camitodelheroe]

This is my new favorite piece of filmmaking. Never in my life have I appreciated more cinema, documentaries or nature itself. Pure art. Thank you so, so much.

[@ichgehkaputtgehstdumit682]

How could the world be so beautiful, without wars, without the pursuit of money and more and more prosperity. This film shows how humans and animals could live together peacefully. A unique, unprecedented wonderful film. Thanks for uploading!!

[@awkwardautistic]

Nature isn't always peaceful.

[@jodironey9814]

True but balanced when not effected by man; whether by accidental introduction of foreign species or fauna, nature keeps things balanced. They don’t overeat or over breed or even inter breed when left alone! Great inner intelligence ! Loved this documentary! 🌺🏹

[@Brian-ih2cw]

I don't understand how this video doesn't have 1 trillion likes the amount of effort that went into making this I don't even know how the hell they made this wtf so amazing

[@samfisher2306]

I see where you're coming from. I love these educational videos.

[@seryopi7667]

people nowadays like nonsense content .

[@kris1inaa]

@@seryopi7667 tiktokers

[@fishing4happiness610]

Not enough elephant seal twirking.

[@Dongyuuu]

It's my third time watching this. The first and second was on Television.

[@StephiSensei26]

Beautiful! Show this to all young children, so they learn that we only share this world. We do not own it.

[@Ser_YOja]

Very soon people will live FOREVER in Paradise on Earth, where there will be no more disease, old age and death, in peace with animals. In addition, billions of people, of all ages and peoples, who died in ignorance, will be resurrected. jw.org site translated into 1023 languages ​​of the world But whether you will be there depends on your decision to study Jehovah God's purpose for the earth and humanity. Sorry for Google translation

[@Mark-ev3pr]

@@Ser_YOja lmao tf are u talking about

[@Ser_YOja]

@@Mark-ev3pr Go to the site

[@Mark-ev3pr]

@@Ser_YOja the site?

[@Ser_YOja]

@@Mark-ev3pr see my first comment, there is a link

[@angryfurrball]

What a beautiful documentary. The wildlife were very inquisitive of this hooman staying on their land. Loved the interaction with the seals. Orcas have every right to be wary of man, but the matriarch showed through her own fear and then wisdom, to learn to trust the man. They truly are magnificent creatures!

[@billdimock7422]

That was amazing!!! The way you interacted with the seal pups was hysterical and fascinating at the same time. Also, diving into the sea with one of the top predators took a lot of courage. I think I understand what you mean when you say you understood what the Orcas were conveying to you. Be it subtle as a mouth wide open (as you put it) you could somehow know that mutual respect was attained by both species. I do not know why this documentary isn't seen by more viewers. This documentary has taken first place with me. Kudos to you and whoever else was there filming and studying the wildlife down there. Top notch stuff. The animals you studied were the stars of the show, but you also should be commended for your role in this video.

[@junesmith982]

Josh Mckenzie, Not sure how you were raised. My parents taught me how to not stoop low

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Bill Dimock , Those were definitely gestures of gratitude. They remember. Highly intelligent animals there.

[@alberttatlock5237]

I'd say he was fairly safe with a large film crew filming him whilst he was filming them, I'm guessing what he was filming was for personal use as none of his footage is actually in this documentary. Nice documentary all the same, but I doubt his tent blowing away would really be an issue when there is likely to be a solid structure where the rest of the crew are staying

[@nit23sharma]

It was their SEAL of approval

[@ballisticdan9135]

The only thing bigger than the elephant seals is this guys balls for getting in the water with them Orcas. Respect.

[@bramsteenhoek2674]

Orcas aint dangerous towards men

[@eustaceking2164]

Bram Steenhoek of course they fucking are. If they’re hungry enough they will gobble your ass up like a goddamn snack. Just cause there aren’t any recorded attacks doesn’t mean that it never happened.

[@orcawithdrip827]

Eustace King With how much bullshit you're talking, you would make an excellent farm. There have been only 2 recorded orca attacks on humans in the wild and none were fatal. The ones that resulted in human deaths occurred in captivity. Are orcas physically capable of devouring a human? Yes Do they do it? No And here’s why: They know exactly what they are looking for, to eat; just as you may look at an apple tree, and choose to eat the apples and not the leaves of the tree. Around the world, there are Orcas that like to eat sharks. Others like to eat sting rays but not fish. Others like seals and fish, but not sharks. There are Orcas that eat almost exclusively whales; Gray Whales, Bowhead, Beluga, even the unicorn-horned Narwhal. None of them like humans, because they have not been taught that humans are food. Unlike other apex predators like lions and others, they do not go after anything and everything that moves. They have been taught what to eat, by others in the pod, by their parents, by their grandparents. Why did the word get around that humans are not food? It’s very possible that they would have trouble with our bones. Our long bones are longer and thicker than any other animal that they do entirely consume. They don’t have to get a bone stuck in their throat to understand that something with these long thin appendages might not go down easily. They can see we are alien looking, and things that aren’t fat and compact are not attractive… don’t look scrumptious. Obviously, they can’t swallow us whole. That would leave two options; crunching us up, which would create sharp bone splinters that would be dangerous in their throat… or, they could bite the meat from around our bones, as they do with prey such as walruses, or large whales. Clearly, we aren’t big enough, muscular enough, or blubbery enough to allow them to do that. So… the bottom line is… we are not on their menu. We don’t make a good meal, and in fact, trying to eat us may be dangerous if they try to chew us up. At Thanksgiving Dinner, we don’t just eat an entire turkey… it has bones that would harm us if we did that. We cut the meat off. Orcas don’t chew us up, for the same reason. And they can’t cut (bite) the meat off. So, once again… we are not on their menu.

[@trlz3085]

@@orcawithdrip827 I think they understand that humans are really smart and a possible threat to them so they act friendly to us.. I've seen a lot of orcas showing their belly to human which is a friendly sign.

[@prestonjones6941]

Disturbed Orca Okay, but would you jump off the boat and into a group of orcas looking for food?

[@marsspattaguan4909]

Oh my! I was emotional and I nearly cried by watching this wonderful and amazing video. I never skip a second of it because I am curious to know how are these Orcas react with the presence of human. I was amazed as well by the friendly manner of the seal. What an amazing and emotional story.

[@kstiss]

This is one of the most therapeutic nature documentaries that I have seen. It is informative and also very very calming. I watch it whenever I feel stressed, and suddenly am transported into another world. Really well done!

[@bobibg4ever]

Exaxtly, same with me. Such a magnificent movie

[@phoenixwatson215]

I love how calm and chill this guy is with the animals

[@tiredallthetime1636]

That poor baby seal laying there abandoned and injured was so sad. I hope he didn’t suffer for long

[@bbydanii]

this video made me SO freaking happy. the lil comedy was such a cute thing to add! i was laughing, stunned, amazed, worried, and sad throughout this entire video. LOVE IT

[@Codreanu110]

After seeing how those seals treated the orphaned pup it made it a lot easier to watch them in the water surrounded by orcas. The eyes of the seal looking around for the next bite or blow from the orcas is a vivid image in my mind but made a lot easier after the poor pup was attacked.

[@nikofox1275]

It would be soooo AWSOME to be able to have a conversation with the Orca’s or just communicate in general!

[@annramjattan510]

Beautifully amazing experience.... I smiled when you said you couldn't get into your little tent and had to sleep in that box. You really are brave man . Thank You for sharing those breathtaking moments with us. 🐋🐬🐧

[@Dre0924]

Who else thinks this Doc. should be titled: "A Man among Elephant Seals"?

[@Christina_320]

OR... the man in the yellow tent. 😂

[@Jessica_Costantini]

I thought that as soon as I seen him sleeping next to them LOL then came down here to see if anyone else commented about it 🤣

[@mrno_name9518]

That’s what exactly what I said when it was over lol

[@taistanback2054]

Smh

[@starcherry6814]

Featuring Orcas

[@tm75_88]

I simply don't believe what I've seen here 😯 This is better than BBC!! Beside the amazing quality of the footage and of the editing, what an incredible empathy with the wild ❤.... not to mention diving with orcas, let's appreciate also the sincere serenity felt and spread among elephant seals and penguins. The purity of your heart is so evident that it's recognized by the animals and arrive to us too. What an incredible life you've deserved to live, men 👏👏 Thank you for sharing with us 🙏

[@brookarellastyle260]

13:25 That scientists’ jump was funny af I started crying when the birds started picking at the baby seal 🥺This is the 2nd time I’ve seen this, and I appreciate nature a lil more each time! 🥰

[@alvinjensen8653]

4th time 4 me.

[@brookarellastyle260]

@NattieChristopher I know, me too. It’s a rule that scientists have to follow, they cannot intervene with wildlife no matter what. I understand why they do this, but I could never stand by and not help a poor defenseless animal.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@brookarellastyle260 Because you don't want it to become dependant on humans, it won't survive in the wild once that happens. I know it's heartbreaking, but we really aren't supposed to interfere.

[@goognamgoognw6637]

You see, wild animals are peaceful and kind and only kill to eat. Imagine there was a time when animals had not learned how bad humans are when birds would land around you or on your shoulders. I am glad you showed the kindness of wild animals and i hope many people will learn from it.

[@MrBuddylove50]

Wild animals are not kind. Nature is violent and void of empathy.

[@josephlemm7059]

25:44 lmaooo the penguin just got ran over by a three ton seal and was like wtf and got back up. those are some compact little guys

[@RENZEENO]

Lol I'm sure he felt that. Put him on he's ass lol

[@Mei-jk3zy]

You deserve more likes mapren

[@yeahthatsme9586]

Joseph Lemm lol

[@thesquire6352]

i laughed my ass off when i saw that penguin on its back

[@raf.nogueira]

The penguins are the funniests they are alll the time just in bands out there just looking lol

[@stepyoung4384]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this because it took me far away from life's problems and into a peaceful realm. I hope I find more quality stories like this in the future because we need them instead of the "look at me videos" filled with needless incessant chatter, crude lame jokes and personal opinions that litter this platform.

[@pamtnman1515]

Orcas are more interesting than most of the people you will meet this month. They are an awesome, inspiring predator.

[@aidanfilms702]

It’s almost depressing that there’s this piece of land so far south, where humans have not invaded, where life of marine mammals is so beautiful. Like really observing the seals was incredible. Amazing.

[@alexbattaglia8297]

but then you have to have cunts come and ruin it like the "people" chucking dynamite at orcas, I hope they suffer in Hell after

[@MegaSmk]

@@alexbattaglia8297 your concept of hell is mindblowing. how old are you?

[@alexbattaglia8297]

@@MegaSmk I hope people who inflict needless and severe suffering and pain on living creatures deserve punishment in hell

[@MegaSmk]

@@alexbattaglia8297 Oh blissful ignorance.. that one went a bit over your head, I see.

[@alexbattaglia8297]

@@MegaSmk I hope people who inflict needless and severe suffering and pain on living creatures deserve punishment in hell

[@NARAYAN1964]

What an amazing documentary! Hats off to the entire team and crew who have shot this. Have never seen anything like this before. Thanks a ton!

[@mikethaxton4935]

There is absolutely nothing amazing about the 2 narrators they suck ! One sounds like he's in the 7th grade the other sounds like hes 90 and drunk.

[@martinalvarez2884]

this is incredible, best nature documentary ive seen. The way he connected with both species its trully breathtaking and the orcas intelligence never stops to amaze me

[@celestetheariesdorsey952]

Blackfish also is a beautiful documentary

[@zanduncan3548]

Narrator: "In orca society the young doesn't need to be told twice" 🤣🤣🤣

[@freelancermariner7014]

in human society even if serenata the word kids will do whatever they want

[@abi-jahduncan7047]

😂😂

[@deezal4588]

In human society, even adults don't listen😂😂

[@A.K.00]

that shade..

[@eveofneverland2363]

It’s an amazing documentary, but that’s actually not true! There is good documentation of orcas with childlike personalities that constants need to be corrected/saves up to a certain age lol

[@truenorth6999]

When he says “suddenly I feel alone, I am more fragile than the animals”... in terms of some layers of environmental comforts and body lily evolution such as blabber like the elephant seals for sure yes, the truth is for all wild animals, every single day is a victory of survival and life. So for this yes humans who capture the wonders of wild animals to this extreme, realise it is life or death daily. This is the way of life too, for many people around the world! Fantastic filming and absolute kudos for allowing those of us not without struggles... although can comfortably enjoy the amazing learning experience of such documenting, such majestic sea creatures both mammals and birds.

[@shielaaposaga9057]

It’s heartbreaking watching this seal pups orphan.

[@kellx4321]

Omg i cant deal with it so sad poor baby

[@lyd-ch1148]

@MetraMan09 the fact is human food just doesn’t contain enough nutrients for its rapid growth. So it’ll eventually starve no matter how much food you give it

[@laurikotivuori1585]

@@lyd-ch1148 Realistically speaking you could make a compound good enough to feed them for weeks but most don't want to interfere with the nature

[@Anand-cx8po]

Person is smart. He will feed this one but how many such babies like that on the beach. Sadly! It's natural selection. Heartbreaking to see but nature is wild.

[@hitokirizellous3644]

@Miss Isle .... Are you insane? Nature is cruel? It is neither cruel nor benevolent. It just is a cycle. Humans have broken that cycle and defile every quarter inch of the world we step on with full on megafarms. Have you not seen Chernobyl? Humans did that, and nature reclaimed that human made catastrophe and will continue to lick the wounds humans inflict on the world. Give me a break.

[@lev1765]

One of the best I've watched! We don't have this type of documentaries these days now. Such beauty

[@patriciarowe3431]

This is by far the best the best documentary I have seen. Of all the animals This Man filmed he had physical contact with them all. Very calm and very loving towards nature. Even the big boys became quite calm around him as well. I so love this. Even at the end the small birds of the year flocked around him and had contact. Loved it loved it loved it. This is when I can watch over and over again. And certainly can pass it on to others. Great job

[@arianadelapaz4342]

Watch The last to feast amongst the crocdiles thank you like it better.

[@GeminiRhiannon]

When I noticed his wedding ring, I felt sorry for his wife. Can you imagine her fear the entire 4 months?

[@kennethimpelmance9107]

It’s hard to imagine that one so gentle and beautiful can also be so ruthless. This is the way of the world. Amazing

[@diamonddia5545]

The most beautiful & professional documentary so far .Thank you brave Man and camera Men

[@naumanshiekh6581]

You liked it?

[@Talkinsports91]

I need more

[@doriandorian5651]

Thank you for taking us with your journey so close. I never ever saw such a beautiful documentary. Some songs gains hundreds of millions view but this masterpiece documentary is less makes me sad. Thank you David and all crew members again!

[@donkeyearrs]

Great video! I can imagine it must be tough sometimes to remain in scientist mode and not step in to help the unfortunate individuals that were struggling to survive.

[@cloudy7292]

Narrator: She's exhausted and vulnerable. Orca: Yep 😋

[@bellalouise5126]

HAHA this made me laugh out loud

[@RIBITbytheOcean]

Beautifully filmed and intimate glimpse into the natural environment and life cycles of the Orcas, Elephant Seals and King Penguins in an inhospitable and harsh environment. Personal sacrifice and dedication to pursue such an ambitious project is greatly appreciated.

[@GMM30]

Really loved the relationship between the seal and the man. Absolutely great documentary

[@peezyorpj]

I had tears of joy when he was playing with the infants.

[@shevahauser1780]

It was cute, except when he was poking it on the nose, and almost got eaten... They're born with teeth!

[@moe412]

@@shevahauser1780 Hey youtube Karen they where clearly playing and the pup knew that, go take out ur buttplug

[@moe412]

@Dakota Kersey Same here, just speaking my mind

[@lauralishes1]

@@moe412 You're the type of person that would crumble face to face. Pathetic idiot.

[@CartoonyPirate]

@@moe412 You're calling someone innocent a "karen" Seems like karen behavior to me

[@AtrumRes]

Man, this has some absolutely amazing footage.

[@mikegleeson8733]

“Hauling 4 tons of blubber on to dry land, only one thing is on his mind: Sex.” I take that statement very personally.

[@fordyce8685]

lmao

[@reubanrajan2679]

😂

[@charlesbukowski9836]

We all bottom feed from time to time...

[@appusism]

😂😂🤣lol

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

😂🤣🤣

[@blucat4]

Wow what a wonderful video! The encounters with the Elephant Seal, the birds, the sea lions, and the Orcas at the end, what an amazing experience, so nicely and uniquely documented to share with us. You made friends with them all! :-) Well done, and thank you for this. :-)

[@GaryJones69420]

0:33 I never knew elephant seals were Godzilla sized.

[@tyeshadeloach2722]

The penguins are pretty big too I had no idea

[@paul-zx5du]

Bwuahahaha! Right? That camera angle was crazy.

[@michelcyriac8782]

They're called "Elephant" for a reason

[@dnnnforfordnnn7838]

Hahaha your comment cracked me up!

[@GaryJones69420]

@@dnnnforfordnnn7838 np

[@coviddelusionb1172]

It brings absolute joy to one’s heart when one see man saving animals…….. my respect goes out to the boat crew.

[@hothotheat3000]

To this day, the animals sing of the strange human who moved in rent-free and never kicked in for food.

[@JonnoPlays]

Underrated comment

[@ReneeMichellercvGrace2]

I don't know which I"m in love with more, the baby seals or man. Great Documentary. Thank you!

[@andreadoherty4259]

Abandoned baby seal was heartbreaking. Couldn't help but cry.💔

[@SLF1990]

17:00 such a magnificent shot with that clear water, such amazing wildlife that these orcas are.

[@jeffreyherrera280]

All the penguins are probably like who tf is this dude?😂

[@creampiemytroll3011]

They dont mind him...because hes Finnish!!

[@LouB33]

Is that a hamster on your pic? Lol

[@flozionz]

@@LouB33 yes it is lol

[@LouB33]

@@flozionz thank you for clearing that up m8 lol

[@shamibrown2287]

Rotflmao

[@wisdomseekertv]

What a pleasure it was to experience this documentary. Thank you, for sharing this! I'd be thrilled to see more similar docs. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be happy to explore them.

[@b213videoz]

Too bad the Orca content is no more than 10% 🤣

[@jimscanoe]

I look forward to sharing this with my grandchildren (ages 5 and 7)-thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@JJsiN84]

Dude! chillin with the seals was the most wholesome thing I have seen in a long time!!

[@Awarebynature]

Such an incredible beautiful look into their lives, nature is so breathtaking and sad all at once, animals are so pure and accepting, the way they allowed the scientist to hang out with them was just amazing, i have so much emotion while watching this, just so well done

[@markokada7311]

I can't help feeling in deference to the people who engaged in the creation of this rare unique, & ineffably singular doc. In particular, I'm in utter awe to the 2 photographers who also happen be undersea ones, cause they spent 4 long & hard months w/ an infinite patience in order to procure these incredible & indelible momentous shots one after another in the face of some perilous conditions at such a bleak, desolate, & inhospitable island. They are truly valiant, gritty, & courageous but also thoughtful, gentle, & discerning that all the wild animals love them. That David's moment intermingling w/ the seal taking a little nap w/ it as his own pillow & playing underwater until the Orca approached near them gave me a favorable & impressive impact on me. My heartfelt sincere gratitude not only the two but also to the entire post-production crews such as a script writer, a narrator, editors, the background music creator, etc.. ( W/out them, it seems unable to accomplish to become such an unrivaled, unparalleled, & nearly incomparable resplendent & sublime doc. Thanks for reading my rather lengthy comment,,,,,From California,,,,,(07/19/23)

[@mohamedbest8772]

يا أخي لماذا الكثير من الأمريكان يدعمون قتل أهل غزة الأبرياء، الطيبون، المظلومون أكثر من % 70 سنة. الشعب الأمريكي يجب ان يعلم ان الصهاينة هي الفئة السيئة من اليهود، هذه الفئة القاتلة هي أحفاد من كانوا يقتلون الأنبياء، عليكم أن تبتعدوا عنهم، لأنهم سيجلبون عليكم غضب الله، هذه الفئة الظالمة الوحشية ، سينزل عليها فقط المسيح الدجال

[@videowilliams]

Wow, at 20:45 those frightened penguins scatter like lightning! One of many amazing views in this well-shot doc.