Emperor penguin chicks jump off a 50-foot cliff in Antarctica NEVER-BEFORE-FILMED FOR TV | Nat Geo

[@andruucspr7466]

Love how the first penguin demonstrated a textbook dive and the second penguin said "na, belly flop it is."

[@RobertWagner-ip6hf]

Oops.

[@puckbucky.5545]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@blessethishe]

They were all in perfect Harmony. Responding to that Harmonic vibration underneath. Showing thr ultimate respect to such a creation.

[@FrisbeeGirl]

It's called "style", mate!

[@carlosoruna7174]

mosly belly flops ..

[@AaronHahnStudios]

Peer pressure at it finest. One small step for penguin, one giant leap for National Geographic.

[@LavernLee-zz5ln]

Amazing video..

[@RXmusic4YOU]

A privilege that we All can see. Amazing.

[@triciac1019]

​@@GregiiFliegerJust stop!

[@AreHan1991]

A SMALL step?!?

[@miguel5652]

literally pushing their peers lol

[@zzzzxxxxxz6017]

Jumping into the Arctic Ocean 6 months old loving it and being able to survive. Nature is crazy

[@galerights8983]

Southern* Ocean.

[@galerights8983]

4:16 For your reference

[@nkechinwandu7603]

I’m wondering how they all at the same age know to meet up at that spot to have their first swim, like did they have a coaching session beforehand with their parents😂

[@بحارالقمر-ز2ز]

It is there chanting hearts and loyalty that made them survive my precious babies... Mashallah

[@بحارالقمر-ز2ز]

​@@nkechinwandu7603well there all guided by there creator he's the boss يدبر الأمر

[@mamakac9]

This is the scariest, most beautiful bravest magnificent display of nature that I’ve ever seen. It made me tear up. Thank you so much!

[@extrasoap4881]

check out the barnacle geese chicks jumping off rocky cliffs. some of them don't make it

[@shantor100]

Ever see ducklings fall, bounce a few hundred feet down a rocky cliff

[@tinatu6821]

I also teared up

[@justme10]

Never the scariest one. Check out the lizard who has to escape from hundreds of snakes or the Mapogo story.

[@0230Raveena]

My thoughts exactly. I was on the edge of that cliff with them.

[@Moebius007]

This is a very moving scene, and I think the first penguin to jump had the heart of a hero.

[@sabineb.5616]

Moebius, my thought exactly! The first little guy has the heart of a true emperor 😊 But I bet that all of them loved it in hindsight.

[@PollyDactyl]

❤

[@RaziqAli-d8k]

❤😊

[@hodenbacke55555]

He got pushed

[@thespectator8598]

”How do I know if Im ready?” ”You don’t. It’s a leap of faith”

[@aif4046]

That's such a powerful statement

[@ma_86]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🤍

[@akashadak2964]

powerful!!

[@kwakusoul9904]

A leap of ice.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

Notice how fast the rest jumped in after that second dude went in. I mean, first guy's the hero here but Derek Sivers was right when he said "the first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader". Bravo this was so awesome 👏❤

[@JosephMartin-sj3kz]

We tend to forget how determined & tough the penguin species is ‘cuz they’re so cute & adorable. Their little bodies (& behaviors) ARE delightful. That said, this is merely another of their displays of survival. This is definitive bravery. Penguins (I feel) could adapt to any surroundings - dry deserts, the highest mountains, winds, slow breezes… whatever. Penguins are REALLY amazing (‘Course, I am a bit biased. I’ve followed/studied them for years as a fan AND a supporter)! Thanks, NG for all you’ve done to help them. Your efforts ARE appreciated! 👍🐧🙂

[@auntoneyofuntease6704]

These are emperor penguins, their bodies aren't that little.

[@אושרתלנקרי]

But why they are doing that?

[@JosephMartin-sj3kz]

@@אושרתלנקרי I assume these penguins are going into the ocean to feed themselves on the multitude of fish that make up this species’ food chain. But yours is a great point (why don’t they adapt to their more easily accessible environment?)! 👍

[@政徹武]

We can't thank Bertie Gregory and his team enough for taking all the troubles to make this documentary available to the public, those Emperor penguin chicks are absolutely amazing, THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!

[@trvman1]

You go first, no you go first, no you go first" :) How many were watching waiting for one of them to push the 1st one in :)

[@eniceflims940]

Perfect meme

[@debbiedebbie9473]

Yes ! Stunning footage.

[@louisvuitton8406]

You can actually thank a guy in 1692 England who saved a distant relative of Bertie’s life by jumping in front of a burning carriage to sacrifice his life to save an infant relative. Had that relative died Bertie’s family line would have disappeared and thus this moment would not have happened. RIP bloke from 1692

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

So brave, these penguins and camera crew.

[@jaywalker3087]

I'm 65 and that is one of the best bits of footage I've ever seen. I'm grinning from ear to ear 😅❤❤

[@DC-rt2id]

whats your age got to do with anything?

[@seeseemun4528]

65 also, and grinning as well.

[@KayJDrama]

@@DC-rt2id you can't figure it out? Lol. meaning hes probaby seen a lot of footage of a lot of things, so this being one of the best is pretty impressive.

[@twilacraddock7966]

Seriously? Maybe it's because he's been around a long time and has seen a lot!

[@morganwright224]

You 65 year olds need to use skin cream before you grin from ear to ear, you might add another wrinkle to the prune

[@sharonrigby176]

Held my breath was terrified for them. That first brave one. Absolutely heartwarming ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ParDiss-e4i]

😂

[@LoneRider1969]

Cant help but think the way drones have changed our perception on some things and taught us many things that we would never have thought possible...This is a great example... Amazing stuff thank you for sharing😊

[@sktoh4469]

Probably DJI drones from China.

[@LimeyLassen]

That was my first thought from the opening shots

[@LoneRider1969]

@@LimeyLassen Was wondering do there have depth percerception. as the walrus doesent. That could explain a few things?

[@ftzieee9181]

and at the same time it is sad, the same technology used to capture this moment is also being used to change the way human fight with each other

[@LoneRider1969]

@@ftzieee9181 Wow your right..Some countries surveillance will try to get an advantage on another.This is the ying/ yang of drones..................Crazy yet fascinating.

[@OrnithologyInsights]

It's cool to see how after one jumps they become slightly less scared and more of them start jumping one by one.

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

The first ice cliff shown is not the same one as the one several penguins jumped from.

[@iamkibab]

"if all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?"

[@AlpinePinecone]

@@FLPhotoCatcher the more you look into it the more you will find that nature documentaries are largely manufactured. That doesn't necessarily mean the stories they are telling aren't the truth, though.

[@shuki1]

@@AlpinePineconeyup, the end of the innocence has passed. Nonetheless, incredible footage. We now know if takes hours and hours of patience and footage to create a magnificent four minute nature clip.

[@markusgorelli5278]

Kinda reminds me of ducklings. They teeter on the edge and only when one goes, then the others follow in quick order.

[@belindakaylani5054]

I cried…this babies instinctively acting AND being WITH THEIR GROUPS since their births. The first one -three blew me aaay.

[@joyceyang6976]

First penguin chick jumped off 50 foot ice cliff was very brave!! They looked very happy for their first diving and swim lesson in the ocean. Absolutely amazing! Bravo!!! 👏😄💕

[@zakelwe]

To be fair they were all wearing wing suits. I saw a couple with GoPros too.

[@joyceyang6976]

Haha…🤣

[@do_notknow_much]

...They heard this was the place for some tasty fish and NO leopard seals.

[@wavnino1]

more like stumbled off the cliff but very brave indeed !

[@lorisjodahl3770]

Gods Masterpiece

[@komalpanchal06]

I was never so proud to born as a human and witness the miracles of nature. Thank you National Geographic. This video will stay in my heart forever.

[@carladossantos1142]

Oh my God, I feel the same! ❤

[@shendaraalshedir5403]

The bravest little birds l know! Please be safe babies and live long good lives.❤🐧❤ Thanks for this National Geographic!🤗♥️☘️🐾🌈☮️🇨🇦

[@manurocker1]

Love the other chicks chittering excitedly when they see the first guy made it safely. Never rooted so hard in my life. Cheers Bertie, thanks for the great footage.

[@PollyDactyl]

❤

[@CR250rSMITH]

The way the cold water looks around Big ice sheets just look so pure and clean. Its amazing

[@gerardmackay8909]

I read just recently it’s the clearest ocean water in the World, thousands of miles from any pollution outlets.

[@theofficialcybermonkeys1271]

@@gerardmackay8909I thought no place is safe like how they found trash and trash bags in the deepest parts of the ocean.

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@theofficialcybermonkeys1271 from what I’ve read the major ocean currents are in much lower latitudes so the circulation of waste happens way to the north of Antarctica.

[@entrepreneurcity3317]

Thank you Nat Geo and team for decades of service ❤

[@NatGeo]

Filmed for the very first time by Bertie Gregory, emperor penguin chicks leap off a 50-foot ice cliff to take their first swim! Learn more about this behavior: on.natgeo.com/3UfRC1T And stay tuned for more: These penguins are getting their own show! From executive producer James Cameron, “Secrets of the Penguins,” is coming in 2025!🐧

[@tristanbulluss9386]

I have a picture of a ghost on a tv.

[@wek33]

i was so worried they would hit ice on the way down, but they are so smart they found the perfect places to jump from. this is incredible.

[@safaiaryu12]

Same!! One of the early shots made out look like there was ice at the bottom of the cliff! 😬 Guess we should give baby penguins more credit!

[@junbh2]

​@@safaiaryu12I guess that's why they spent so much time walking along the edge of the cliff before they picked a spot and started jumping. There must be some clues they're instinctively looking for.

[@knappdaddy]

Mom : “ If your friends jumped off a cliff, would you too ?” Baby penguin : “Yup”

[@Stinger32]

ORCA: OKAY

[@TellenJones]

This may actually be safer than the shallow spots where leopard seals could see and ambush them.

[@DovesSweetSonnet]

LMAO...Ya couldn't resist, could you Knapp Daddy 😂😂😂

[@KenanTurkiye]

chick: mom you don't get it, that's how we become emperors!

[@pragyanmishra9624]

​@@Stinger32 😂😂

[@greengrass6564]

We know for sure the first one made his/her own decision. No pushing or slipping ❤❤❤ I guess I’m not the only one tear up while watching this magnificent video. Many thanks!!!

[@thesurgeon251]

It's amazing when 1st one jumped they saw him he was okay then everyone started to jump.. amazing creatures ❤❤

[@Pnwrat]

Pure joy watching this. Had the biggest smile on my face. What a beautiful thing to witness.

[@carladossantos1142]

Wow! Absolutely stunning footage! I got goosebumps all over! Our planet is so beautiful. I'm in awe! Thank you, thank you for allowing us to see this Wonder!!! ❤

[@bv657]

You have the nerves of a penguin is actually a compliment

[@ImAshley2023]

Edit to say baby penguin or 6 month old penguin

[@flubalubaful]

Look up boulders beach in Cape Town, I was sitting on the beach with a girlfriens as were others and a line of penguins wanted to walk past us into the sea. The one in front took a step then ran to the back of the line, the next did the same and the next until finally one decided to go for it and waddled past us, the rest followed. They are scared but the group helps each other overcome the fear. Was one of the best memories I have now. I will never forget there smell or the closeness to us, and they chose to be close there was enough space for them to have got to the sea a few meters from us, but they got so close I could have reached out and touched them, but we sat dead still not making a sound. It was almost like they were daring each other to get closer.

[@ronald3836]

Didn't you see the penguin pee?

[@butterflystardust3143]

Some were pushed. There were clearly avoiding the jump! 😅

[@finallyjeremy8217]

Birds can't control their bowel movements like us. They pee and defecate spontaneously​@@ronald3836

[@badhumanbehavior]

I'm pretty sure some got pushed off or slipped off, but still... the instinct and capabilities in these little penguins is amazing!

[@daveyjoseph6058]

sure the flying mechanical bird herding them to the edge had nothing to do with it

[@Sandy-of6gq]

If you look closely at the ice beneath them it seems some of them peed a little while preparing to jump 😭💕 bless em

[@RosePostedThis]

​@@Sandy-of6gqI noticed that too, poor little babies! Aww.

[@carolynbodnar2334]

@@RosePostedThisThat’s a lot to ask for a newborn.

[@RosePostedThis]

@@carolynbodnar2334 Huh? I wasn't asking anything? Was that meant to be in response to me or someone else?

[@lorettarobards2657]

Thank God for those amazing birds, and thank you, NG, for the great footage.

[@okudotwana3134]

Ohhhhh that first one😍, bless his little penguin heart. It takes courage to be the first, penguin or human♥️. Love how they waited to see if he didn't die😂.

[@monicam158]

😂😂🥲 how precious is it 🥰🥰

[@ariacha6193]

Once again, it might be a she.

[@SaltySeaQueen-nn8wm]

😂❤️

[@fredriksvensson2797]

The way he look back at the rest. Like; Cmon guys it was not that bad😅

[@KenanTurkiye]

The first one is the emperor of the emperor penguins. Alpha.

[@cheese-dw7mi]

2:58 when the two jumped off at the same time it was flawless

[@ЛюдмилаПахомова-щ7т]

Antarctic Synchronized Diving Championships!

[@Tejoz]

10 10 10

[@whatsanimesh]

Penguino : penguini! we doin it together bro Penguini : Yeaaaahhh lets goo! , i'll see you down there...

[@stevenb3554]

WOW this is an amazing video for so many reasons! Thank you to whoever was involved!

[@georgewhitehead8185]

I saw a little bit of "yellow snow" at the edge (3:46-7) Maybe it scared the "pee" out of some of them...But God bless them, and they made it. Bravo for the driving force of Nature. Survivors!!!

[@jb6712]

"The driving force of nature"??? But you also said "God bless them," and the contradiction of one statement against the other tells me clearly that you don't actually see God's hand in the chicks jumping off the cliff. It was HE who gave them the mind and instinct to do that, it wasn't a "driving force" of anything!!

[@reggiemc7]

@@jb6712why look for an argument?? In my eyes, God created everything, Nature included. I wish you happiness and peace 🕊️

[@heathermunoz6282]

​@jb6712 God-fearing believer of Jesus Christ here 🤚 I understand what he meant. I also understood what you meant. Get it? Learn how to pick your battles (and this definitely wasn't one) and do them peacefully. 🤫

[@MarkSmith-nb5sq]

@@jb6712 Was it also HE who made you such an obnoxious god botherer?

[@SimplifierOP]

😂😂finest observation! - nat geo didnt noticed that!😂❤

[@ml3141]

Did you say, "jumping"? NOoo!!! These are 30 pound sacks of potatoes tumbling, falling, and splashing down. 😂 Sooo CUTE!!! ❤️ AMAZING video!!! 👍🧡

[@jb6712]

That would be humorous...except that a sack of potatoes would sink to the bottom of the ocean, and it wouldn't swim away to its new life.

[@annh9225]

Just wonderful! Mother Nature at her best! Bravo, and thank you so much National Geographic - more please!

[@IrisD-wz6lh]

This literally took my breath away. So much beauty it brought tears to eyes.

[@carriemae6584]

Just beautiful. I think this confirms what we saw in "Happy Feet." They look very happy. Congratulations, boys and girls, and many thanks to you, Bertie Gregory, and your team!

[@ArandomChannelVo2]

haha exactly, this movie is actually accurate

[@ajordan1847]

I was thinking the same thing.😂 Pretty amazing.

[@donnasharpe3451]

The movie The March of the Penguins

[@ShirinRose]

Exactly! I was thinking "has no one here seen Happy Feet?" The chicks did exactly this in that movie, and that came out in 2006!

[@salam-peace5519]

Happy Feet was my first thought as well, amazing how accurate the movie portrayed this.

[@jairnodin3379]

"These chicks have grown up together, and they stick together." Really made me smile.

[@mylanto6163]

Absolutely nothing can make me more happier than I am right now. These beautiful penguins chicks are all braver than me and had giving me the courage to face all my fears with confidence. Thankyou Bertie Gregory for making this incredible and magical video for us.👍❤

[@bigtvjunky9119]

They're just having a belly flop competition. But seriously, I would love to see an extended version of this with all the chicks jumping off the cliff.

[@zeuvy9995]

Same thing I was thinking i wonder if they feel pain when belly flopping

[@jillfriedman4797]

​@@zeuvy9995I don't think so. They have a lot of fat to keep them from freezing in that environment.

[@morganwilson2168]

Reminds me of happy feet! When he was the first to jump and everyone followed. This video is beautiful! Brought me to tears seeing these fearless babies jump 🥹🥹💙💙

[@irissupercoolsy]

I love how they're not diving but just plunging off the cliff

[@blucat4]

Falling, losing their grip, being pushed .. 😄

[@ObamAmerican48]

A couple of those chicks did perfect swan dives! I worried that the belly floppers would get hurt but nope! Nature 😊

[@erinmcdonald7781]

I know! I was holding my breath till the first flopper looked fine. 💜🐧

[@yzhang2008]

Thanks for bringing this amazon video to reality! Kudos to the first jumping Penguin and the Cameraman!

[@jaroslaval9159]

The penguins' answer to the parental, "If your friends jump off a bridge, do you?"

[@118Lilith]

lol, SO TRUE!!😂

[@jillfriedman4797]

In this case, yes. Only it's a cliff, not a bridge.

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@jillfriedman4797 Well said!

[@T_Nice]

Right!! L. M. B. O. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@philtheheaterguy951]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Terrified for them, I was prepared for a good cry. Wow! They made it! I have to day that first one made a perfect dive, some of his flapping buddies, not so much. But, still that's some incredible bravery for these big chicks. 💜🐧

[@lintommy1236]

We thank Mr photographer gave us such a wonderful journey ! ❤ Amazing job 🙏🏻

[@judypetree2589]

Most amazing feat for young penguins. Hero jumps first and the rest follow slowly at first then challenging each other to jump. In awe of these animals.

[@luvmyaussie9561]

Ah that brave penguin who jumped first… he will always be my hero❤️👏✨

[@ariacha6193]

It might be a she, you know.

[@becool_444]

Or got pushed first 😂

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

He was payed by CIA to manipulate the mob.

[@jeremyk4276]

​@@becool_444😂😂same thought too

[@ronald3836]

He slipped over penguin pee.

[@madil5974]

This is incredible. I didnt know they have courage to pull such a big move. Thanks for capturing this beautiful footage. I hope people watching this get inspired to save the environment ❤

[@berrysweet2321]

Wow! Evidently the first one to jump in must have been the leader, just awesome, these birds are awesome! 🤩

[@ndjibukabengele973]

An amazing leader.

[@bm0viescreamqueen]

Humans: penguins are flightless birds Penguins: hold my beer

[@iliana82]

😂😂😂

[@trvman1]

Actually, this was the Penguins National Belly Flop Contest. Nothing more :)

[@dracodracarys2339]

i mean they sort of "fly" underwater

[@thisnthat3530]

That wasn't flying, it was falling with style!

[@Williamjames215]

Yea it looks similar to other birds attempting flight for the first time. I wonder if that part of it is genetics and the. They just find out by happenstance they can swim. So amazing

[@SorenAlba54]

This is absolutely phenomenal. I remember seeing something like this in Happy Feet when young penguins take their first steps towards the sea and from there, I also recall that it will always be the one who’s brave to take that leap of faith. Now that I have seen it for real, I can never unsee that. We have Bertie Gregory to thank for that.

[@michellemagee8825]

My heart was in my mouth watching this! What brave little penguin chick's! I'm just off to my regular hospital appointment...makes me feel like a right wimp!..here's to PENGUIN POWER 🐧 ( I've just been reduced to a blubbering wreck looking at this!!) Very emotional!

[@snoopdawg990]

3:16 I said don't push me!!

[@KushagraaDubeyy]

The fact that the clips are recorded just four months ago (writing on April 24) makes it even more fascinating.

[@yjs2424]

Seeing the brave and young chicks pulling up their courage to jump off the cliff is both awespiring and heartbreaking! What a mixed feeling. I cannot thank you enough for filming and sharing the video footage with us. Hope many more humans will become mindful of the environmental impact of their behaviors to help emperors survive beyond this century.

[@naturalrelaxation2948]

Such lovely Creatures ❤. It was very informative loved every second. Thankyou for sharing.

[@FireCracker-vd8pq]

More. I want more of this. Such an extraordinary video in every way. Stunningly beautiful, such amazing quality. And capturing the braveness of those gorgeous chicks... so glad to get to witness their big moment!

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Absolutely remarkable! It’s breathtaking to consider that we are witnessing a groundbreaking event, captured on film for the first time. The anticipation for "Secrets of the Penguins," premiering Earth Day 2025 on Nat Geo, is sky-high!

[@BHRoadStories]

Awesome, saved me like thousands of dollars and months of training to climb Everest! Now it's officially scratched off my bucket list

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Incredible, what courage it takes to make that leap! National Geographic always has the most spectacular cinematography, thanks for this.

[@allanlais7983]

Wow! It's amazing to see these lovely creatures! Thank you National Geographic! 😍🥰

[@AshtonsWorkshop23]

🐧 i’m so excited for this new documentary!!!! I’ll definitely watch this when it comes on Earth Day 2025 😃

[@zaker600]

3:02 bros gonna tell all his friends he was one of the first to jump but he just fell. 😂

[@stormthrush37]

It's like the human equivalent of a group dare cliff dive.

[@cinderelli3192]

that was spectacular !! thank you so much for sharing

[@JosephMartin-sj3kz]

😊 Well said. “That was spectacular!!” Good & concise comment. “That was spectacular!!” 👍

[@ericarichardson2983]

Seeing a flightless bird flap its tiny wings so fruitlessly while falling thru the sky is one of those precariously hilarious things that is so very close to being horrifying it makes it all the more special 😂💀😮‍💨

[@etrisb]

This is their one chance to get a sense of what flying might feel like.

[@eileenm9252]

I had tears watching this. This is absolutely magnificent.

[@steverussel9842]

Get help

[@CR-og5ho]

​@@steverussel9842 It's you who needs help.

[@vantacreations]

2:41 you cant believe he made it? what did you expect to happen

[@nameless1010100]

Thank You, National Geographic team for amazing job and video!❤

[@aneeznovelist2176]

THANK YOU, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. Deeply.

[@MarioLopez-ob5rv]

Thank you Sir for filming such amazing leap even in such a cold condition ❤❤❤

[@MaryannB9203]

Time stamp 2:40 After the first chick made his brave, long leap into the unknown & started swimming, he shouts out to the others "Come on in, the water is fine!" 😅 ❤ 🐧

[@janemoore4395]

Something so sweet and innocent about this!

[@anyexpat]

I can only imagine how mind blown my grandparents would be if they could watch this HD footage on a 65inch flatscreen. This quality of video would almost be like magic to someone born in the 1910s

[@АлиханРахметов-о8е]

Шикарный фильм! Благодарю вас за невероятные эмоции от просмотра! Впечатляющая высота. Пусть все детёныши выживут!

[@Dudemon-1]

On the way down... "I thought we're birds--why arent these wings working?!" Cute little belly-flops.

[@Jespaul1989]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@yingle6027]

The first chick to jump later went on to become the Boss of all Penguins.

[@hunterku9520]

Reminds me of Happy Feet.

[@GoodVids777]

That’s racist.

[@dbv11]

OGP

[@hamishanderson6738]

*Emperor

[@MoralesCorner]

President of the Penguins right there. He definitely has the makings of a leader.

[@nhatlenguyen1315]

My eyes are red watching their jump. Unbelievable! I love emperor penguins

[@wheeltorque3383]

Liked im also hella baked rn 😇

[@chiapet9570]

The best vedio I have ever watched. It looks like they communicate each other..the first chic who jumped the bravest one.

[@ImNotLoose]

I wonder if its so they can avoid water predators as it seem highly unlikely to find chicks at the base of a cliff and if by chance there was a predator the height would grant them a perfect veiw of any dangers, something not pissible at a height of the water surface.

[@silkyb-love]

Great points, but all that splashing would also attract a lot of attention

[@erinmcdonald7781]

It did seem like they found the perfect spot, cliff and a clear patch of water surrounded by various levels/types of ice. Now, I'm curious how they honed in on it. As far as I know they don't have drones. 💜🐧

[@deja.e404]

​@@erinmcdonald7781 maybe they do

[@teresaferrer4748]

Emperor penguins are in a class by itself. They live extreme hard lives and are fearless. They showed their love and respect for the photographer that froze to death decades ago. I love them dearly. ❤❤❤

[@PressRecord777]

3:57 Well, I certainly wouldn't call them "fearless," judging from all the yellow snow.

[@TrendenRounds]

😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😊😅😅😅😂😂

[@Wyattinous]

Simply amazing, I was looking at the first one leading the migration thinking “where does he think he’s heading, when does he know to stop?”

[@c.f.7408]

What folks don't realize about this footage is that it disproves the previous conclusion of the scientific community that they made little wingsuits from seal hides and gracefully glided into the water!

[@melissamcclain34]

Wow what absolutely amazing footage, I would have gladly watched until the very last penguin made the plunge. It's incredible how with the advancement of technology such as with the drone we are able to explore places that were once inaccessible. Thank you National Geographic and Mr Gregory ❤

[@janettheado8153]

Simply brave and amazing for these babies!

[@ronanh13]

amazing footage, drones really have changed the game for filming in remote locations

[@JM-hm5dc]

Totally amazing and stunningly beautiful !! Fantastic photography and scenery too !! I wonder how they will they get back to where the colony is with their mamas and dads ??

[@katespear1233]

I was holding my breath and biting my nails. Thank you for the extraordinary video.

[@ccoovvii]

Guys we need a full length docuseries for this

[@CT99999]

This footage is unbelievably good! @3:36 a penguin pushes another off w/ his arms/flaps! Look at the left-most area of the main group of penguins in the foreground. Buddy goes diving in against his will.

[@xingzhang6540]

This is fascinating. It brought tears to my eyes! Amazing creatures.

[@CHOPPASTRINGS]

Nature is a beautiful thing 🤩

[@pabloguevara5438]

Yeah, when it's not a brutal thing...

[@schen5425]

*I was brought to tears watching this* 🐧 🐧 ❄

[@alwaysglamorous8941]

Same

[@JC-xc8rx]

Orcas the same

[@AziNareen]

Nature is so magnificent and vast. I've never seen anything like this and cried, too.

[@commentator12300]

some did not want to jump but they got a push from behind LOL

[@cheese-dw7mi]

it wasnt pushing it was nudges of encouragement

[@wip1664]

It is not "want" versus "not want". The ones that seemed cowardly were not prepared yet. And they knew it. This is not an Olympic dive, that had been studied, taught, trained, and perfected. This jump, or dive, is natural, instinctual. More like a baby standing up. From on fours to twos. It is necessary. But at the height of these cliffs, it would seem like training would be welcomed. Starting from 10 ft. then advancing to 50 ft. Humans are so lucky. And we DON'T HAVE TO do things like dive from 50 feet. If injured of course we now have medical assistance.

[@yatinexile7144]

Bertie's photo of the first chick to take the dive has been named among the top pictures of 2024 by National Geographic. Congratulations Bertie!