The Nature of Monster Hunter World - The Elder's Recess | Ecology Documentary

[@Oceaniz]

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[@doctorsnakeeater1997]

"And one such trick is *ceaseless violence"* is the highlight line of this video.

[@witherslayer8673]

yup, and fitting for the creature that belives in it the most

[@jacobcoleman8250]

If you go into Vaal Hazak's lair in the Rotten Vale, you'll notice that eerie orange glow in the background. That's the entrance to the Elder's Recess.

[@mudshrooze]

Indeed it's way cool

[@boysplaytoys9326]

Thx so much I will use that fact the next time I play monster hunter

[@potao1262]

I’d like to note that in canon, most hunters don’t hunt the dodogama because he’s “cute” (not sure which event quest says this but it’s there!) Btw nice video like always ocean man!

[@bingo784]

What a stupid notion! Everything exists for the sole purpose of becoming my ridiculously gaudy and zealously brobdingnagian coat, those misshapen geckos included.

[@adrianmorningstar7246]

I'm pretty sure it's a master rank optional quest

[@bellingtoned]

@@bingo784 im a bigger fan of making em into hats or belts but coats are cool to

[@finnvost9349]

isn't it "Can't Bring Yourself To It" ?

[@brendanvanofferen7141]

@@finnvost9349 yes

[@julianadams3710]

Kushalas horns controlling electromagnetism makes sense when you look at one of its only known close relatives, the Elder Dragon Rukodiora. This dragon has a similar body shape to Kushala except with much more pronounced horns that it uses as one of the only monsters in the known world to control magnetism. It’s control over magnetism alongside the duo of Ray and Lolo Gougarf being studied even led to the development of an entirely new weapon class, the Magnet Spike.

[@OrgBrent]

What about Rebidiora? I know, it's a subspecies of Ruko, but still.

[@nvan1402]

"The Dodogama doesn't hunt." I'd beg to differ. I've watched one chase after a Deviljho before.

[@anonomusperson]

that sounds... i don't know wether to think of the idea as cute, funny, and goofy, or if I would be teriffied

[@ducksoup10]

I’d say it be surprising for a normal Dodogama, understandable if it was Deviant.

[@Kenny_F91]

These videos are strangely calming, exciting and very informative at the same time.

[@MrJinglejanglejingle]

Never can quite get enough of this series.

[@CharliMorganMusic]

Can't wait to see him explain how the Guiding Lands works.

[@m.s.e.advanced2842]

This documentary series makes for a great pairing with Unnatural History's ecology videos

[@mudshrooze]

Same thoughts these two channels are just bringing a whole new life to the monster hunter series. Especially world. I love it so much

[@yamato9753]

I'd love a Monster hunter game where we also have to explore enviroments and such. As whole quests of course, unlocking the areas after this Event.

[@jesuskuuun8044]

banger day for monster hunter fans today. New sunbreak trailer release, demo coming and now another ecology video from oceaniz for mhwi

[@dennynavarra]

Ill throw in the concept (not mine) that ebony odogaron is not the subspecies, rather the basal species (similar to red kezhu), as it can be found everywhere. Odogaron on the other hand, might be a species of ebonys that specialized to the rotten vale, losing it dragon as it didn't need it as much, when scavenging.

[@theaverageviewer3075]

Dude, when you mention Nergigante and have the theme play, chills ran down my spine. I LOVE this monster and I want it to return to many games in the future. While I do like creatures and characters that have some kind of abnormal/super ability, I just love and respect those that can compete against them with force of power and will. I want it on Sunbreak and while I am biased, I would love for Nergigante to roll up on Malzeno and the other monster (not mentioning the other big monster for those who want to remain spoiler free) and wipe the floor with them. "I see you can suck the blood of others. Suck on this!" *Buries Malzeno's head into the ground*

[@TheNo15]

Don't play MHW, but I like biology, might have to check this out.

[@mudshrooze]

You need to play World

[@c4sualcycl0ps48]

I like how half of the clips of the ebony odogoran is just a Deviljho beating the living shit out of it.

[@Oceaniz]

when the pickle invades your recording session and you just have to make the footage work hahahaha

[@odysseus5322]

@@Oceaniz there’s a reason I put it in the “party crasher” category of monsters alongside Bazelgeuse.

[@Aoryen]

that implied saltiness in lavasioth's segment was the stuff of legends lol

[@gumball6445]

fucking goddamn lava fish ass hard ass bouncy ass god damn worse than juratodus ass agnaktor stealing little godamn good for nothing fish oil producing SHIT

[@jbaig1]

This series has become the definitive MHW ecology series. It's an absolute joy to watch!

[@mizan6969]

As someone who used to watch a lot of nat Geo when i was young, this is bringing out the inner child in me

[@darthnius809]

Ocean Man MH documentary before going to sleep, living the best life. Great stuff as always. MorbiusSweep/10

[@shaggmiester3196]

Posted 20 seconds ago, first comment is from 16 hours previous. Friggen KZbin lol

[@zap4th368]

@@shaggmiester3196 my guess? early access via patreom

[@mudshrooze]

Nergigante is honestly one of my favorite elder dragons I'm glad you covered him over Teostra or say Azure rathalose. This was a super cool video Nergigante Vaal Hazaak And Zorah Magdaros are 3 of my 10 favorite elder dragons.

[@TheNavigator4552]

Eh, not a huge fan of zorah

[@derekkrumel1407]

big fan of this series. I really love how you've approached these docs. I've said as much elsewhere but it bears repeating.

[@derekkrumel1407]

after watching the miniseries about the making of World I think the developers would really appreciate these. I hope at least some of them have had the chance to see them. Especially Tokuda-San. He seemed really passionate about the tangibility of the fictional ecosystem he'd get a real kick out of these.

[@remymabboux6480]

Another day of me thanking God that another episode of this is out

[@wyvernnemecek595]

You’d think the Guild would switch to “Explored” and “Unexplored World” rather than Old and New, given the discoveries found

[@massiveoakwoodtree2092]

Really love this series, can't wait to add this one to the rewatch list

[@mahkicarter]

I haven’t really got into mh crazy yet until rise but these videos are always fun to watch

[@mudshrooze]

You need to play World

[@sharplosion1]

I'm not gonna let you talk about Lavasioth's magma armor like it's special without also mentioning Agnaktor. Damn fish stole it from him.

[@braxtonalan927]

Um... Lavasioth existed before Agnaktor tho...

[@sharplosion1]

@@braxtonalan927 Lavasioth existed before Agnaktor, but Lavasioth originally didn't have the magma armor gimmick. Agnaktor had it first, so it was then used again for Lavasioth.

[@braxtonalan927]

@@sharplosion1 fair enough.

[@TheAnimalzz]

This is like a Netflix documentary. Keep up the great work!

[@kushaiah12]

Can't wait for the guiding lands video.

[@DanielisAwesome52]

To assist the suspension of disbelief in Nergigante reproducing through spikes, I imagine its not every single spike that grows a new Nergigante, more that when they eventually obtain enough Bioenergy to form that Zygote they'd grew a special spike or group of spikes with the intent of breaking them off in a safe place to grow. Given that the New World isn't overrun with Nergigantes and you can find piles of spikes all over the place. (including outside the Recess when researching it) I doubt every single spike has a Zygote inside it as that would be energy inefficient and ecologically disastrous.

[@twigstwigs9177]

I just started watching these and right as I got done this got uploaded, perfect timing

[@shrap_assassin7625]

I really liked that editing for the slime mold explanation!

[@genesis9223]

I cant believe this kind of content is being made again, love it. More monsters plzzzzzzzzzzz

[@FB-wo7gl]

YES! JUST WHAT I NEED IN THE MORNING

[@crystalking784]

Now this is a natural geographic that I'll watch for days

[@AlbertWillHelmWestings2618]

i was waiting for this video, i cant describe how much i enjoy all your vids most especially the monster hunter world ones!!! thanks for the new upload your videos are the best!

[@AdorableFloof1999]

I forgot that the Rajang got added, though I still think all elder dragon vs non-elder dragon turf wars are interesting.

[@TheSoftMinkStudio]

i prefer the theory that Ebony Odogaron is the type species & that the regular Odogaron lost the dragon sac as a result of living in the vale

[@crazebear]

Ayyy I love these, keep them up! I’m gonna share these with some MH friends

[@newCoCoY6]

24:43, here you can witness the brachyDIOs using "Za Warudo!" in its natural habitat.

[@JamesTheChronicler]

Audio sounds great!

[@JanusHoW]

One thing about slime molds - they are not fungi, but are part of the "protist" kingdom, like amoebas and interestingly, seaweed.

[@alderwield9636]

as of now, the guild has classified some non-elder dragon monsters but has elder dragon level of power. Theyre rajang, deviljho, akantor, ukanlos, and ahtal-ka Also great jaggi but idk

[@androidmk5987]

I still like the UHC theory that Seething Bazelguese are merely elderly Bazelguese

[@thegenjutsuuser]

the "pounders" has pulverized me more times than i would like to admit....a new definition of getting fisted up to the elbow

[@PatrulescuDenis]

NGL I first tried brachy I fainted 1 time I Don't think he is hard but I'll try raging

[@dromeothemonternoraptor7537]

34:20 Ukanlos and akantor would like to know your location

[@MrAbsolutedance]

I find it very amusing that with so many elder dragons dominating via various near or completely supernatural abilities,the Nergigantes answer to everything is: VIOLENCE

[@jostua8085]

I'm so damn ready

[@brandonedwards6119]

Are you going to cover the small maps that house individual monsters as a collected video? Otherwise, how else do you plan on covering Safi'Jiiva/Kulve Taroth/Shara Ishvalda?

[@ToHonorKnowledge]

Temporary external prestomach is now the name of my rock band

[@lemonaded2481]

Don't have time atm to watch this but LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOO NEW EPISODE!!!!!

[@sameldarwich2490]

every video game needs a lava world or level

[@naerwhal2891]

I love how Dodogama is literally a key species in the Elder's Recess. It feeds on the bioenergy within rock and crystal, hereby reintroducing it into the foodchain. Yet another reason to never hunt these cuters!

[@techstuff9198]

Actually, basically nothing can efficiently hunt them do to their mostly indigestible bodies.

[@norsehorse84]

@@techstuff9198 Is that canon? Cause if most of the bioenergy is formed in the local ores and rocks, even dead Dodogamas can feed the predators and scavengers of the Recess like the Barnos, Brachydios, Bazel, and even Lavasioth if they die within the lava cave areas.

[@techstuff9198]

@@norsehorse84 I don't know if it's canon or not, I'm just using an advanced technique called Bullshitting. Also known as a Fermi Estimate, if you don't want to swear for whatever reason.

[@sirshotty7689]

@@techstuff9198 I mean I’d think the dodogama would be able to eat another dodogama. But considering how prevalent their food source is it wouldn’t make much sense development wise to cannibalize each other.

[@techstuff9198]

@@sirshotty7689 No sense eating the ones that are still alive, yes.

[@Supersaurus4]

I love these documentaries!

[@cloudwyrms9752]

Wait so if the crystals are made up of the bioenergy of elder dragons… Step aside Nergigante, Dodogama is the true eater of elders

[@ky0bu]

Best MonHun content on KZbin

[@Xenomorphdude472]

Brachydios is the punch boom gel brawler beast. Kinda sounds like me.

[@kingoflions4459]

Fascinating simply fascinating man

[@nicolaezenoaga9756]

Thanks.

[@q-miiproductions878]

I pronounce Bazelgeuse as "basil juice" in reference to the star it's named after.

[@ryanhart7909]

how can the uragaan eat crystals? i know it uses its chin to crush them but how does it eat them? its chin is always in the way and it seems impossible to eat something ( same problem with radobaan )

[@alihadi3874]

I love this

[@a_goodmeal3427]

I hope you do one on the snow biome added in the dlc

[@Arkyuu]

Here we go!

[@ArmaniGolla]

Such an entertaining video!

[@colorgreen8728]

Does kirin’s horn grow back

[@markpula91]

I love these videos

[@CharliMorganMusic]

"Thunder Trade-off Hypothesis" You have me dead.

[@mudshrooze]

While the recess visially.is the least interesting to me. It holds enough charm that it's more than just another volcano area. Plus the monsters, the largest conglomerate of Gajalaka I love those little pygmys and Dodo, Uragaan, and Brachy being some of my favorites especially within World this place I visit more often than even the Coral highlands. Though the Vale and Wastes are still my favorite

[@colorgreen8728]

Dodogama is so cute

[@sussygojira4121]

Lavasioth kinda looks like Jyuratodus but big

[@Yormolch]

I know I'm pretty late, but is there a reason why Teostra and Lunastra are not covered alongside all the other monsters in this documentary series?

[@soulofcinder518]

How is the intro musik called. Its so calming

[@colorgreen8728]

How does the uragaan make its roll catch on fire? Is it the vents?

[@tykearns2399]

"Life Finds A Way"

[@dima_keller]

Is it weird that now I want to know how Uragaan's chins look like without the metal coating 😅

[@BRITISH_AIRLINES_NO-FLY_LIST]

I need moreeeeeeeee

[@seths.poptart]

How do you get these camera angles/ move the camera freely higher than the usual player view?

[@Oceaniz]

Camera Mods, such as MHWCC Studio and Frans Bouma's Photmode collection

[@xenodragomorph]

Wait so it spikes are it's eggs?

[@TheXell]

It is time for *Best Boy*

[@Phantom6.6.6]

Ah the pain in the asses elders we love them for the epic armor and weapons we get from them and hated for the suffering and time they cause us in the massive battles we hold against them

[@75GreenHat]

Don't know if it's just me, but I feel Dodogama looks like a relitve of Tigrex

[@jacobcoleman8250]

It’s just you. They look nothing alike.

[@JotaPS88]

The colors maybe, but that is the only similarities i can see

[@yaelcarrasquillo1675]

BRACHYYYYDIIIOS!!!!!

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

I didnt expect nergi to be asexual

[@zap4th368]

may i ask, why no xenogiva?

[@mudshrooze]

Personally I think it's because xeno isnt necessarily part of the recess

[@Dragonguy1o1]

Maybe i started in world but i had no problems in the slightest with lavasioth it was an easy fight

[@Artjom217]

god bless dodogama

[@Cu-sith7]

22:38 voice crack.

[@dragoness5515]

YIPPEEEE

[@chito2701]

I really miss WORLD/ICEBORNE environments.

[@edmundshan4]

based

[@joshuamourning6650]

Please do rise videos

[@ryanroswellcacho]

No Behemoth?

[@kukukachu]

Behemoth came from a different world. A portal opened up and he entered through that portal.

[@ryanroswellcacho]

@@kukukachu oh so it's an Alien?

[@kukukachu]

@@ryanroswellcacho yea. Before you open Behemoth, you have to go through a story and other quests. The other monsters you brought up though are valid as to why they weren't there. The video creator did say that he had another video planned though, so perhaps that is where we will hear about the other monsters missing.

[@ryanroswellcacho]

@@kukukachu ok Thanks.

[@ryanroswellcacho]

@@kukukachu because when I remember in tye Behemoth's intro is that it Killed a Teostra on the Elder's reces.

[@Boywhoisheadcrab]

“Alright Nergi- ner- n- they really just rearranged the n-word didn’t they”- zanny

[@ryanroswellcacho]

No Brute Tigrex?

[@pedroportela6476]

What the fuck is a Morbius and why I everyone talking about it?

[@theeighthsin7721]

It’s A Sony movie based on the marvel character morbius

[@mudshrooze]

I'm super confused how nergigsnte are genderless and how their children are from quills that are clones...I dont even get that on a fantasy level.

[@Oceaniz]

Genderless Procreation is actually fairly common in Nature - Mourning Geckos for example have populations which are entirely female and reproduce by just cloning themselves, thus being arguably genderless. It's also very common in aquatic animals like Jellyfish!

[@mudshrooze]

@@Oceaniz huh...you think I would know that by now at 26. So like...when you say clone does that mean like personality wise as well? Also as clone does say these geckos have social lives or are clone species pretty solitary?

[@Oceaniz]

@@mudshrooze Im no expert but its important to remember that "personality" is a man-made concept and that few animals really conform to it. Reptiles are especially hard to pin down as their brains just dont work like that. Mourning geckos are highly social (for gecko standards) though, so theres that.

[@ryanroswellcacho]

No Kulve Tarroth?

[@ryanroswellcacho]

No Ruiner Nergigante?

[@ryanroswellcacho]

Also no Gold and Silver Raths?

[@Oceaniz]

This is not the final episode.

[@ryanroswellcacho]

@@Oceaniz Ok I hope all the Elder Dragons are shown as well. 🤩🤩

[@chadsullivan3645]

Just gonna say, its dragon energy, not bioenergy as that was never a thing before World and was mainly used to not confuse new players.