The Unsung Heroes of the Arctic - Ep. 3 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze

Polar bears dominate the Arctic animal headlines; it’s hard for anything to escape their shadow. In this episode we meet an unexpected array of smaller species that each have their own peculiar but no less entertaining strategies for surviving in this brutal environment. The tiny arctic fox might look cute, but it’s actually a killing machine. The arctic hare may be fluffy and have comical ears, but it’s both a master of camouflage and one of the fastest animals here. The snowy owl has sacrificed speed for a mightier secret weapon: silence. We find a lemming (a tiny brown rodent) running around in a blizzard, a big mistake when silent assassins are flying overhead. Although these unsung heroes are some of the few who’ve perfectly adapted to this place, the environment is changing fast. Warming temperatures are allowing enemies to move north, encroaching on these Arctic specialists.
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The Unsung Heroes of the Arctic - Ep. 3 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze
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[@NatGeo]

Though polar bears and seals are the most iconic mascots of the Arctic, there are many animals in this brutal environment worthy of attention. Which Arctic animal is your favorite?

[@sandrixhozart7838]

It's hard to decide there all oh so fascinating ♡♡♡♡

[@sandrixhozart7838]

Did anybody get epic goosebumps with the northern lights I did

[@4minutesavedme]

The Arctic Fox :)

[@brandyspoon3090]

I like Arctic wolves and foxes. I never heard of the snow chicken that's pretty cool that I can live up there

[@Raging__Savage]

Artic fox

[@k.k.7797]

I’ve never seen someone have such a positive outlook while straight up trying not to freeze to death

[@davidjamal378]

To they have everything they could ever need out there. Those coats are heated... Lol

[@elenaa8256]

he loves what he does

[@azaleasmith5155]

@@davidjamal378 hhhg de tgft>=>#$["[ ododososososos9

[@AndreevGM]

Thats easy just carry out some RUM.

[@happycalwa8576]

I did not mean that I just like to make jokes I am talking to Nat Geo.

[@sukumarvarma1888]

The real unsung heroes are the members of the camera crew.

[@pinkmaneminem4923]

You said it right mate...

[@markuse3472]

They are provided the electronic equipment, warm enough wear, place to live and sleep: How are they heroes? The heroes ARE the wild life.

[@inquisitive504]

That's exactly that I am going to comment

[@randydavid8823]

Markus E they made it possible for all of us to see this film..thats why

[@Bubajumba]

@@markuse3472 Because they are in environment they are not evolved to be in? For the animals its just another day lol

[@DBK_xSynthroid_v2]

"They have a pretty extraordinary hunting strategy" Fox: *jumps* Me: That's cute af Edit: I never thought I would get so many likes. Thanks to the artic foxxo

[@finaljustice3848]

Ikr did you see those cute little red paws ?

[@danit2068]

@@finaljustice3848 "walk a mile in these louboutins"

[@hip3143]

Dani T OMG LOL😂😂

[@NoName-nf5xl]

Yeet and deleted

[@brian.728]

Im here reviving your comment

[@foxfox222]

I just love seeing a person who loves his job so much

[@CK-ov4jc]

Thank you for these beautiful videos.....

[@maiarg2483]

C K yes beautiful

[@Garacha222]

and thanks for the wondrous spirit shown in the narration

[@vinodsomkuwar87]

1 year lmao

[@RheyF]

Appreciate the efforts of cameraman just to let see

[@amtie97]

1k likes and no replies? We gotta change that

[@srivathsan8421]

@@amtie97 Definitely

[@chigga1893]

0:32 “Master of camouflage” Literally the first thing I see is a bunny on the left side just chilling

[@_krill]

He do be vibin doe

[@sophiafairweather6206]

I saw the bunny when they did the first over view, because there was a snow ball that looked to perfect, and had a different texture. But I thought I was just seeing things at first.

[@GabrielRodrigues-lz4ce]

try that while freezing in the middle of the artic

[@carmcam1]

8:42 , i feel sad for the arctic fox, their territories are getting smaller.

[@SAMMIsLIFE]

And its humans fault

[@fl00fydragon]

@@SAMMIsLIFE More accurately the misuse of technology and the refusal to adopt new technology because the old is part of well established trillion dollar global industries. In short, the problem is capitalism.

[@delhidilse4366]

Gas plants & illegal mammals hunting are responsible for that

[@bubbykins4864]

@@fl00fydragon So the problem is not corporatism, but predestination?

[@fl00fydragon]

@@bubbykins4864 No, as I said, the problem is capitalism. The end results of one system are not the same across any system. You truly embody the phrase "some people would rather imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism".

[@catboxcleaner3532]

Bertie Gregory’s enthusiasm, narration, and stunning visuals are a treat. Thank you, nature, Bertie Gregory, and National Geographic team.

[@spdfazar]

cat box cleaner he is only 26y.o, wow

[@shishiq4850]

It's so nice to listen to his soft voice, ever smiling..😊

[@lennarthagen3638]

Buchanan

[@lmao9526]

David Attenborough >

[@lennarthagen3638]

Ugh

[@jacksontech1]

i didnt even know there are snow chickens in this world! Thank you Nat Geo!

[@thorham163]

They probably taste twice the chicken

[@rohitkalluri6816]

You will surely jailed for eating them

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

AFC

[@bolla999999999]

Pretty sure those were grouses, but then again that is basically a snow chicken :P

[@achinvincible]

Jackson G gotta get me some K.Fs.C

[@Ruriiiiiii]

8:34 It's over Anakin, I have the High Ground..

[@bowzer2405]

@Matthew McCauley Don't try it.

[@vonparzival1078]

It's fine, Anakin had the Infinity Gaunlet.

[@Ayprr]

@@bowzer2405 ahhhhhhhhhh *gets cut in half*

[@thewanderingdoomed4883]

It's over artic fox, i have the high ground

[@frey8966]

He loves his job so much that his smile never left his face even it's freezing!

[@ShiElieYamashita]

Little bundles of fluff with their little smiley faces.

[@lategamer6684]

ShiElieYamashita and a ravenous appetite of living flesh😍😍🥰

[@MoltenLqva]

taitoa tahere-ford wth

[@sigrunjokulrosrauardottir7507]

@@lategamer6684 owo

[@glynmedallo8940]

3:51 fox was saying, _"see i got it."_ Then walks away.

[@Artlove8900]

Lol so cute😂

[@faiqa.amirart]

I thought the sameee.. killing machines or whatever, they're cute as heck

[@BiswajitDas-bm2wc]

G.B. Medallo iiiiioo

[@capicuaaa]

SO sad that climate change is having such a horrific impact on such beautiful creatures and land... The artic fox is now suffering from encroachment by the red fox because of it. :(

[@eaihfbihbef]

8:33 this what it looked like when Sasuke and Naruto where staring at each other in Orochimarus hideout

[@vonparzival1078]

This is version where Sasuke is kyubi too.

[@emperorkisai]

Bruh AHAHAH

[@DIGGERNICK69]

weebs

[@siddm9633]

that shot of zooming in from bear to owl was fabulous

[@maouimaisnon2535]

timestamp ?

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

NATGEO uploads about the Artic are the only thing keeping me cool this summer.

[@moon-be1rg]

0:22 II'M NOT CUTE! I'M A KILLING MACHINE! fox jumps cutely in the background

[@lucygirl4926]

This is just incredible: Bertie and his wonderful personality and narration. The camera crew. The animals. The photography. I am SO glad I subscribed and I look forward to more!

[@blitzstasgard123]

sorry but i fell in love with this guy🌚

[@jimmylau298]

what do you mean?

[@Lia-A-Eastwood]

Which one? The fox, the hair or the bird? ;) ;)

[@Life-is-G00d]

@@Lia-A-Eastwood I'd smash with everything in this video, even the ice

[@MWaqas-kt9dk]

@@Life-is-G00dLol

[@user-zf5cd1lk3y]

Ohh me too❤🐺🐺

[@MeMe-wt2le]

I’ve always wanted to see the northern lights, such a beautiful natural phenomenon hope one day I am able to experience it!

[@jebaited2449]

I hope someday you'll make your dream come true!

[@ulwimi_oluninzi]

Same here, I mean, who would not like to experience this?

[@Love-jf7rs]

Nature's no cost light show ;)

[@MWaqas-kt9dk]

Just think of it and just imagine what would the beauty of the heaven be

[@meatballman9745]

@@Love-jf7rs and better than any light show to ever exist

[@shuyinkim2514]

I wanted to cry out so much, because we human, are destroying all of this. Jan 2019

[@NICHLE.]

Same:(

[@MindYourOwn777]

I never knew artic chickens ever existed. 🤣 Cool.

[@shahyaqoobshah3895]

I love this cameraman

[@LivewithPride]

Breathtakingly beautiful. In this stage of global warming this video keeps the hope alive.

[@neelima6460]

Oh my god, that polar lights in the end....! A single session covered the whole artic beauty. It was funny when redfox met artic fox. Well in that one moment, 8:35 eye to eye ,what might be their conversation!

[@skylardawns]

0:23 that jump was too cute

[@silverlining1403]

I worked in the arctic for years. The red fox are absolutely devastating the arctic fox population. When I started up there I seen hundreds of them. When I left two years ago I only seen a few a year but the reds were everywhere. It's not just the arctic fox that is having trouble. The geese are not able to defend their eggs from the much larger red fox. I have seen arctic fox fight for 15 minutes to get a goose egg and not be able to get it because momma goose can defend. Nature has evolved the two animals to be that way. Sometimes the fox wins, sometimes the goose. Not so with the red fox though. It's not the warmer climate that brings the reds to the arctic either, it's the roads. Nature has kept them out for how many years? Then they show up a few years after the road is put in and completely take over the place.

[@sigrunjokulrosrauardottir7507]

I'm sorry for the arctic foxes :( If what you write is true, roads seem to be their route towards extinction. Hope their population won't disappear completely though. On the other hand I want to say not all red foxes are like that, I'm a good red fox, not invading anyone's territory :D

[@Raging__Savage]

We mustnt loose the artic fox! Magical little creatures

[@expressionofwill5307]

they aren't gonna be out competed, the red fox is prime food for wolves and an easy kill, its at a disadvantage due to its larger size and lack of camouflage

[@izwanahmad1323]

One of my favorite videographer, and the artic fox are so majestic!

[@kumarnitin1149]

The narrator is so serene and humble.... Just like arctic's snow😊😊

[@ScandiNinja]

Wow that camera crew & amazing footage hats off amazing what they went through to film this . ThAnks .

[@shannonfick788]

This guy is soo easy to watch! You can just feel his excitement and passion

[@jonnamaezerna370]

I almost cried in the end. Earth is so beautiful.

[@sadafhasan3297]

Beautiful animal's and very cool place.

[@chicle-_3536]

Aaah I see what you did there ;)

[@NafeeGaming]

Literally

[@user-qp3zw6zf3b]

just am say so

[@axisbreaker5892]

I think that place is not cool. It's cold.

[@ziggy481]

@@axisbreaker5892 cool and cold is the same thing dude

[@alicorntrash1262]

They are all adorable AND masters of camouflage, dont separate the two

[@immortes]

5:16 I have died of cuteness.

[@hi.fromgrace]

7:02 time stamp for cute scuttling noises

[@carolyns4519]

Bless you, kind sir, I keep replaying that part now.

[@wasifmintoo2981]

The real unsung heros are those who r shooting this..Respect

[@paulvarn4712]

This cameraman Bertie Gregory is talented.

[@KrisKazlauskaite]

This video left me so much warmth in my heart! Bertie is an amazing story teller, so much love and dedication for the animals! Thank you! 💙

[@fshah1144]

They showed which world didn't showed us this is masterpiece stroke from NGC Team , Marvelous

[@jeanabels6148]

The sound of walking in new snow!!💕

[@sbenton62]

Amazing, a red fox in the Arctic. Once again, gorgeous filming. Thank you so much for opening up the world for the rest of us who may never otherwise see the beauty of it.

[@a.l.michael6240]

8:40 this reminds me of that scene in fantastic mr fox where Mr. Fox meets the wild wolf. What a beautiful shot! So much symbolism.

[@stypayhorliksonlittledanjj5716]

That guy who spot the red fox and arctic fox had really good eyesight that I could never-

[@stringfalafel7692]

3:54 the fox was like : “You got the footage ? Good now leave me alone whilst i feast “

[@josephv5072]

Thank you guys so much for such a amazing experience. Hats off to all the crew behind the scenes.

[@davidfreeman3083]

3:17 Hooman:'lItTLe KiLlIng MaCHinEs' Fox: look around, 'what?'

[@davidfreeman3083]

I bet that fox totally noticed the cameras I promise. It showed off its hunting even

[@JayAshBranAudioScripts]

“I’m a killing machine!” Makes a cute sound. Me: “welp. Imma die trying to hug you!”

[@jebaited2449]

Thank you to all of those people who are involved in this video. It not might be long but y'all gave us insight on something we can't afford to see with our own very eyes. *THANK YOU NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC!*

[@alaskatheakita7217]

I’m loving the freezing

[@rea8959]

I think every Bertie Gregory's Documentary always reach the peak of Mezemerizing & Beautifully made with passion

[@kailashrajan]

The real heroes are the crew.. filming this unimaginably harsh climate...so that we can all enjoy this from the comfort our homes.. REAL HEROES.. SALUTE..

[@miss.adventurer]

That young FOX is soooooo CUTE 😊😊😊 Thanks for these NG. ❤️

[@3firegarden3]

Wow.. Incredible.. Cute bunny, little fox, owl, birds.. Finally Aurora.. Everything is beautiful.. 😍😍😍

[@Artlove8900]

1:36 look at those babies my heart is melting so cute😍

[@GothicCitrus]

8:35 this looks like the main protagonist and main antagonist meeting in an anime

[@VS9050909]

🥶🥶🥶 how are you guys able to withstand such freezing weather dude. I really admire your determination and will my guys.

[@trangchau7430]

I didn't like watching animals or something about nature before but I changed my mind after watching your videos. I know that it's too difficult to record the video like this and you worked so hard. Thank you so much for making the videos. Also, this video is so wonderful. It blew my mind.

[@dreamlify8]

9:38 When the Universe reward you with the greatest "natural light performance" upon your arrival to the arctic. Amazing world!

[@missmarjum]

Thank you Mr. Gregory for the amazing video.❤️

[@saturn724]

The animals and environment of the arctic are so beautiful, it's almost magical

[@Meeminator]

Nat Geo: These unsung heroes are going to blow your mind My mind: 🤯

[@zaringonda6068]

Bertie, nose nearly frozen, whooping in delight, " This place is out of the world! " His joy is infectious!

[@bearbearmom4015]

Thank you for always producing informative and enjoyable videos. Your shared wisdom often shows us how we can do better. For all the compassion, dedication, and continued effort in helping us understand thank you.

[@equalsRIO]

Red Fox was like... Summer is coming...

[@Saenger-]

At 5:00 there's a bunny hidden towards the bottom left on the bottom of the rock

[@HaveSomeCommonSense.]

Wow..u have good sensory skills

[@ishrarg]

Thank you all team members for this video

[@christinajackson6309]

Arctic foxes are so cute 🥺. I didn’t realize they were that small.

[@HPTM]

The cameraman is so positive! And an amazing story teller! Thank you to you and your team!

[@sameerlaghari6986]

0:22 Hedwig!

[@albertrotinsulu89]

Thats what i thought too. XD

[@KoLjAx]

The absolute pinnacle of real life story telling. Perfectly brilliant.

[@moneyhoney8598]

Have been watching Nat Geo since I was a kid. It is still my FAVOURITE channel to watch. You capture every angle/moment as if you guys have 100 cameraman. You guyz are truly AMAZING!

[@leinardesteves3987]

Bertie’s the same age as I am and he’s out there living his dream. Educating people about our climate and the world around us. Meanwhile I’m laying down eating cheetos while watching this video

[@hzl7434]

8:39 that stunning beauty tho.

[@mimiewanie9626]

This video deserves a Nobel.

[@hondaxyz]

Lemming:honey we need to get busy. Fate of whole arctic depend on it.

[@adarshkv511]

This place is out of the world 😍

[@arriannepaz2432]

8:36 "who are you?" "i am you but red"

[@derekbouwman7607]

Well done Mr Gregory and crew! I could only imagine the time you invested waiting for these shots but you were rewarded with once in a lifetime moments! One after another! Wow....keep following your passion sir!

[@spartacus551]

Arctic Hares are so cute it made me cry!

[@jlb8156]

I also love how Bertie said how "this place is out of this world" at the northern lights. The most spectactular views we experience in this life are from our beautiful planet.

[@niharranjan2196]

What you guys are doing is literally my dream job to do. I know it's some time very harsh climate but shout out to you all living dream. Conserving wildlife & awareness.

[@Propertystockbusiness]

That fox stare down was so cool

[@luqmanulhakimbincheabdulha7974]

Thk you as always for sacrificing a lot of ur time just to give us this awesome vids(for free)

[@sandrixhozart7838]

All these people who go an investigate this deadly beautiful place I'm bless cuz Artic is my inspiration for my fable story. I am always been looking to learn more. Again thank you Artic people who made this video ^U^

[@pankajkumarbhatt6452]

Salute to all crew members who works on Extreme conditions just to make my Morning Motivated✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@paulleal7616]

Bertie Gregory reminds me so much of Steve Irwin... even though they are different in a lot of ways, it just feels like they share the exact same childlike joy and pure fascination about nature and wildlife....

[@joelkahiga4661]

One of the best nature documentaries i've ever seen.

[@bundubashing2591]

This series made me turn on notifications. Wow.

[@Vagabond_Aman]

Salute to the crew members for bringing this in our reach although facing tough times. 👍👍👍

[@PaintwithSoumita]

How proudly that arctic fox shows his food on camera❤

[@shivraj3770]

Wow.. that was an epic adventure..Hatts off to all the crew who took this great risk of filming this

[@rioluvo]

I love this series so much love learning about these animals and creatures and the host is really cool, even the music choice is amazing. 🦔❄

[@maix139]

Everything was captured so nicely! snow animals are so beautiful! love the fox comparisons

[@JW-tu2lw]

This clip is simply amazing, thank you so much for the effort of shooting!

[@kconpah267]

When I was a kid I wanted to know what its like to touch that Northern Light/Aurora hahaha. Now, I'm in college and I found out during class that Aurora is some type of radiation hahaha

[@cloudridermrbliss7085]

Pshhh