Turkeys Play with Deer and Squirrels | BBC Earth

[@doorstuck1323]

This is so beautiful. Two different species playing, no harm at all!

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Three!

[@Chris_A_UK]

wait until after the day of the Lord, God makes a new covenant with the animals, animals will become different, they will all get along together and a child will be able to play with a lion, such amazing times ahead!!

[@AFollower0416]

The turkeys arent playing theyre flying around lol

[@jacobonline6994]

@@Chris_A_UK will lions become vegetarians then ?

[@xivix6710]

Not trying to be an English teacher or anything. But just to add to your knowledge, "too" is used as a negative thing while "So" as a positive. 😊

[@kme321]

I lived a neighborhood where the deer and wild turkeys walked and traveled together. It was a mix of an interesting and an adorable sight to see. But I never thought they would play with one another like this.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Beautiful to see animals playing together!💖

[@wolfqueen4636]

While we’re in war with each other.

[@protocetid]

you are everywhere

[@mahakala]

I would like to see homo sapiens and Neanderthals playing together.

[@NympoGaming]

@protocetid I was thinking the same thing :D

[@protocetid]

Neanderthals are extinct, probably cus of our species

[@Tammy-v6e]

Everyone needs a good friend, even animals 🤗.

[@janegarner9169]

We had turkeys when I was a child, rescued orphans my father found in the woods. Three females & two males, who grew to be huge & very beautiful. We fed them but they were free to forage from sunup to sunset, when they’d go into their large pen with nesting cubicles (wood boxes with straw)--a huge wire & wood enclosure the size of a large yard, very high to protect them & their babies from nocturnal predators. We took in many animals who needed help...orphaned baby deer, mallard ducks, even a baby fox. We lived in the woods, surrounded by many miles of mostly old growth forest ( in the 1950s), quite a lot of “virgin” forest, until in the ‘60s when two international lumber corporations set up operations there. Within less than 20 years most of the forests were devastated, with the only old growth forests left in the bottom lands where it was economically unproductive for the logging corporations to “harvest”. “Harvesting” of forests is a joke, because when the old growth forests are cut the corporations plant only the faster growing pines (often genetically engineered), replacing the many species of native trees. This causes rampant destruction of the native species of animals as well. There are probably few people left who grew up in areas like we lived in, few who’ve ever spent time in forests full of old growth trees like that. I feel very fortunate that I was able to live in such a place, but unfortunately I’ll never see it again because it was destroyed by corporate greed. “Harvested”...ha! By the way, we did not kill “our” turkeys to eat. Nor did we keep them captive after they grew up; they were not penned in (except at night for their protection) & could have gone into the forest to live if they’d chosen to. The mallard ducks we raised did return to live independently once they became adults. We released them at our pond which was deeper in the woods, surrounded by miles of deep forest with many streams & rivers & natural ponds & lakes. As for comments here about hunting being a method of conservation, I saw firsthand how that worked in the area of Ark. where I grew up. The state game & fish commission regulated hunting seasons, and they clearly cared little about conservation, nor did they have any idea of the numbers or conditions of local populations of deer or other animals. My father had hunted all his life...he had hunted and had grown gardens to feed his younger siblings from the time he was 12, a necessity for their survival. But by ‘70, he had turned against hunting after he saw the changes brought about by the state wildlife commission. State wildlife commissions are concerned with making money, are really merely agents for hunters. Because of promotion by the state wildlife commission, also because of pressure by hunters with money, by the ‘60s our region was suddenly overrun by hunters from other states flying in to hunt for trophies. They usually didn’t follow the local traditions re: hunting...that is, they showed no respect for the lives taken. They’d wound a deer, leave the deer to suffer rather than track the deer to kill it. They often shot does illegally, used illegal methods such as spotlighting, etc. By ‘70 it was a circus. My father had been long known as one of the best hunters in the region, but he then became totally opposed to hunting because of what it had become. And anyone who brags about having killed a deer, oh please. I was taught how to hunt from age 6, spent much of my life in the forest, and it’s not hard to shoot a deer, not if there’s a normal population of deer. I never killed one, but many times I watched 5-8 deer walk past within a few feet of where I was lying in tall grass near the path the deer took every day. Deer paths cover the woods so clearly that since early childhood I’d used their paths to find my way through the woods.

[@FairyRat]

What a great experience and an interesting and sad story. I wish I will get to experience wild forests in my lifetime.

[@itannoysme3348]

This is a tragic, bittersweet story, though it was surely a wonderful place to grow up. You should publish this somewhere so more people can read it. Valuable descriptions and lessons here.

[@PJ-ww7by]

Great story, great childhood. Good to hear

[@janegarner9169]

In Harmony With Earth Thanks so much for all the information! Though I grew up in Ark. & spent much time there till ‘86, I’ve lived in N.O. for many years and haven’t been able to keep up on what’s happening in Ark. I’m not surprised at how much worse it has become, but it did surprise me that they’re going to peoples’ houses and shooting pet deer. Horrible! When I lived there, ‘50s & ‘60s mainly, a neighbor up the road looked after a herd of deer. He kept them fenced in only during hunting season, for their protection. It was just wonderful, we’d drive up to visit (real backwoods) and be met by all these deer. Another neighbor also kept deer on his property, many acres of land, didn’t allow hunting there, put cowbells around their necks during deer season. Thanks again...

[@janegarner9169]

In Harmony With Earth Hi, In Harmony with Earth...Wanted to ask if u knew of any info sources on the state wildlife commission in Ark or the commissions overall in the US. I’ve lived in NO for decades & haven’t kept up with what’s going on in Arkansas. When I last lived there in the early ‘70s the situation with hunting & the game & fish commission had become so out of hand that my father turned against hunting, a major change for him as he had brought up his younger siblings from age 12 by hunting & growing a garden to feed them. We’re of Cherokee descent & hunting was still a way of feeding ourselves during the winter even in the ‘50s when I was a child. My father had long been famous in the area for being such an excellent hunter, & he prided himself on doing the most humane possible in this, as he really did love deer & other animals. But by the early ‘70s the game & fish commission & the state tourist bureau had publicized deer-hunting in our region so that hordes of men from other states were coming there to hunt each deer season. We lived eight miles from the nearest town (Fordyce) in what was essentially some fifty miles of forest with few houses. Our family had lived there since about 1850, when our great grandparents had fled the Cherokee homeland in western N.Carolina after the US had invaded & seized our lands & forced us out. My father had grown up deep in the forest, as had all my relatives, mainly staying away from white settlements & surviving on their own. So my father & others knew the woods well. By ‘71, hunters from elsewhere were swarming all through the woods killing everything in sight, often hunting illegally (with spotlights at night, etc) and sometimes shooting one another. We even had hunters coming into our posted property to hunt deer, tramping through our back yard, & our house was in a small community of several houses on a county highway, not in the deep woods. The deer were living in such terror eagerly fall that you’d see small herds heading towards the reserves prior to deer season. But the state then opened special deer hunting seasons (for does too) & the deer had no refuge. It was like all-out war. And of course the state authorities had no idea of how numerous the deer or any other animals were...it was all done for the money. Sorry to go on so long. I’d really appreciate it if you could give me some sources of information on hunting & state game commissions. I know how corrupt it all is but would like to find out what’s going on now. Thanks so much!

[@plutocafe4377]

this is so wholesome. I never would have imagined animals got along like this- especially of such different species. goes to show us as humans were wrong

[@keffad1]

"These creatures don't need our protection, they need our absence."

[@kennethsatria6607]

Da da da da daaa

[@janegarner9169]

stellvia hoenheim I’d rather see a good barbecue sauce for using on people like you, not on turkeys. The world might well be a better place then.

[@niko-oy1cq]

@@janegarner9169 lmao are you going to eat him? Ps. I havent tasted turkey before, it might be good with some bbq sauce

[@barbarasakatos3150]

keffad1 you are correct

[@bijayalaxmimallick9484]

That's so correct . I absolutely agree . I would love every human to die.

[@humpadumpathump5918]

I know a guy who has a beer almost every day with this wild turkey that started hanging around when it was just a chick. Many surprises with turkeys, I guess.

[@KarlONeill]

The more i learn about animals the more i learn that EVERY species is WAY more intelligent than we give them credit for. This is crazy!

[@philbudtender]

This is why I spend my springs in the turkey woods. I love them. They’re as interesting an animal as they get. Every hen sounds different. Every male bird acts different. They are the ultimate game bird. They will out smart you more than you will out smart them that’s a guarantee.

[@shashikantsharma921]

That deer is a paid actor ✔️

[@deutschlandakagermany255]

Shubham Savnerkar yes

[@abelmontalvo4052]

Probably a Ted Cruz supporter

[@outbeasted]

Scenario: Wild turkey plays with wolf Turkey: gobble gobble gobble Wolf: gobble gobble gobble

[@fartballs1604]

Imagine canines didn’t bark and instead they gobbled

[@masahirosakurai64]

I get it. The wolf ate the turkey.

[@Spacey7]

Beautiful! I have always known that all creatures are far more intelligent & have really individual characters. Just got to spend some time with them to see it.

[@kimberlykutina5954]

Yes it's wonderful

[@megagodsavageredlion9772]

We rarely see this in the wild this is so nice to see

[@danbee6103]

Love seeing a forest complete with the pointy leaved yucca or fern cozied down in elevation, and Spanish mosh. Gives you an idea of maturity and stability of the biosphere(fresh air)

[@rcookie5128]

I gotta admit: I always thought turkeys would be dumb, derpy birds. But this video series about them really changed my view! Never judge a book by its cover! :)

[@typacsk]

Well, they're still derpy ;) but as a lot of hunters will tell you, the wild ones are definitely not stupid.

[@critterfreek83]

I truly believe that wild turkeys are right up there with raccoons as some of the smartest creatures in the forest.

[@rodolfosantana9015]

+Turkey sandwichs

[@turkeyman100]

I've heard hunters say that if turkeys had a good sense of smell, you'd never be able to catch one.

[@Trillora]

Interspecies play is the best!

[@carothehonestpeanut]

Animals deserve to be happy and free

[@jonathanfunnell4167]

LOVE DEER AND TURKEY

[@lordenel9715]

That squirrel 🤣🤣

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

Sejoun Sewell HUGE!!!!

[@aliciatorres2794]

Omg that is cute!! I always see wild turkeys on my back yard, i never thought they were playful!!

[@SueDunMc-]

So funny to see them all playing like that 😂, what you said at the end? Brilliant! I wish everyone could see life that way, 🙏🏻❤️😂

[@joannayw5272]

excellent footage. The wild turkey is so playful and happy. the deer is so cute. So now he will hunt both of them... :-(

[@erinmcg8716]

Awwwww.. Turkey and deer fwiends!💛

[@CoyotePark]

All animals can experience joy and happiness. Even fish can be playful with a human. If only people would respect animals and take care of them all..

[@ceciwolfcat7]

That's beautiful, they are truly amazing creatures❣ We aren't the only animal that wants to have fun, that's our problem.😣

[@marinepixel6325]

Where exactly is this all taking place? Judging by what correlation I see between the shown flora and fauna, it looks like the woodlands of Florida, as you can see Spanish Moss throughout the video. White Tailed Deer, various Turkey species (can I get an ID check on the species of this research?), and the Fox Squirrel are also all common species in Florida. Anyways, this series so far has been very touching to me on a personal level and I can't wait for more of this. It's shown more about the Turkey, and how common ideas and knowledge of their species is lacking to many. Keep up the good work, BBC!

[@IllIlllI]

Marine Pixel Florida, found it in the description

[@omegakoirala2975]

Squirrels are too cute

[@ParmMohan-us6rn]

omega koirala .....until they get into your attic space ....

[@omegakoirala2975]

Until they enter to ur ash .

[@myfirstloopfavourite47]

Beautiful! Love them! 😊

[@Not_really]

This is beautiful it's like something out of a fairy tale !

[@AndrewSmith7]

Background music is on point

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

A peace of Paradise...!!

[@fahq285]

FINALLY, a REAL Reality TV Show. Seriously, all humans should watch this and learn a very valuable lesson!

[@sparky3845]

Additionally, cockatoos could really be trained some valuable lessons from their owners...I hear their intelligence is what makes them very difficult pet birds to manage on an emotional and mental level.

[@peanutbuttertoast7742]

Our absence is their true happiness

[@khizer486]

This video is so wholesome

[@kitb9504]

Finally! Don't get me wrong I enjoy animals preying on other animals, but I do get bored with masochists who obsess with kill compilations. Good to enjoy all sides of animals!

[@catmagic2226]

looks like heaven.

[@thethriller307]

Have fun. No worries

[@Noukz37]

I'm loving the new turkey series!

[@alchemlemnis]

Cute to see that flock of toms play with the fawn.

[@lolworld12]

BBC earth 👏👏

[@MrBelmont79]

Playing is the cure for stress.

[@BreathofSpring24]

So beautiful. What a joy to witness. Tfs. 💜💜💜💜

[@hettihoward3673]

The background music is so perfect! Who is the artist and song?

[@topanimalman618]

Aww beautiful

[@IngridBeifallWiderspruch]

What a beautiful film. Music and behaviour are funny and coherent. Thanks and yes indeed we all have to live our own life. IWI

[@clarav1938]

Both deer and turkey walk past my house sometimes. Didn’t know they could be friends!

[@TangledUpInMarigold]

This just made me super happy 😊 love wildlife

[@johnnywalker7961]

That is so funny 🤣🦌🦃 turkey & Deer are freinds

[@CJCroen1393]

This is so wholesome, omg.

[@alceratops6853]

Fawn: Mama, I wanna hunt the turkeys!! Doe: Yeah...about that....

[@whoaken407]

How cute

[@paxwallacejazz]

I live near a park in Copenhagen Denmark and there are always a few wild turkeys around making that noise

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

Turkeys are not native to Denmark tho. Most likely invasive species over there.

[@AnimalKingdom5000]

That's a beautiful site.

[@b991228]

I’ve seen fawns and turkeys interact as well. Fun!

[@LaCheleWallace]

This is so beautiful. All of God's creatures just enjoying each other's company.

[@FairyRat]

Absolutely fascinating spectacle.

[@user-kn5wh5cg2g]

One of the best vids on KZbin. 🦃

[@QewBeats]

" we are friends! We are friends to the better end !"

[@agneikoa8148]

This is so adorable

[@Misssummerfeelings]

Great footage, thanks for sharing 🤗

[@InsectDen]

more like turkey annoys deer

[@adelembpr]

Love nature.

[@cherieplumlee9748]

Wonderful video, gotta have joy! Thank you!

[@eArthSamvartaFoundation]

This is beautiful! Great to learn more about these birds.

[@DerStabby]

My dog loved this video

[@HerculeseBaby]

Oh this is from the movie My Life As A Turkey!!!!

[@southrootedoutsideoutdoors2052]

Great video I have a cat that goes into the flock And the wild turkeys don’t seem to mind new to your channel

[@jiesong7069]

I like this video section. Those young deer like to play with wild turkey. Yeah, it is pretty good. Those young deer with their white flower pattern on their back look pretty good-looking and also pretty nice. Yeah, pretty nice.

[@awkwardlaughter5494]

So cute!!

[@HealingNatureMeditation]

Lovely!!🍀💕💕💕

[@vannashaw4485]

*BAMBI*

[@Poochie1]

What an awesome video 😀

[@rodolfosantana9015]

Tuff little deer

[@thatrand0mnpc]

Why would anyone dislike this 🤔

[@Monkey-081hs]

Because they're crazy!

[@burnabee5915]

And thus began the first deer-turkey alliance that day

[@Tflexxx02]

The turkeys look either aggressive or confused, neither denoting "fun".

[@Jrod-re8if]

“Experience joy in their lives.” Ya not until thanks giving time

[@traceylynnfalconer3502]

Lol that's cute :)

[@tootsiebaby2526]

Soooooooo CUTE

[@thebirdbros6519]

Wow that’s really neat to see! Thanks for the video!

[@Vishalgupta-ix5ek]

BBC EARTH LOVE❤😘

[@nelsonta00]

Good thing Thanksgiving is next month!

[@bocekm]

Who's playing the background music?

[@HelenaMikas]

If ever there was proof needed that hunting , shooting and trapping are not needed here it is Wonderful to watch and note they get along side by side .Humans , take note 👍

[@GandalfTheTsaagan]

Reminds me of those vids of emus playing with toys

[@NasAfter]

I got hungry watching this... Miss Thanksgiving

[@early60srcool]

Incredible!

[@heraboss5533]

I remember watching this so long ago...

[@francoromero8681]

Good vid

[@jeanl5690]

Had me at wild turkeys play with deer.

[@CaptainObvious0000]

beautiful, besides the mammals, this looks a bit like a jurassic park scenario. dinosaur cgi is probably modelled after them.

[@MalaysianTropikfusion]

The narration made it sound like a Forrest Gump 2 trailer.

[@bakajobyto2915]

Very good documentary..

[@phumai3747]

HAPPY NICE DAY

[@mkarthik4320]

Lovely

[@ThaGreatest89]

Just in time for thanksgiving 🦃

[@christopherpasta344]

god fawns are so cute

[@lenomendoncamendonca4918]

Lindo esse video.