Spy BoulderCam & The Baby Elephant Seal's Big Adventure!

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Ай бұрын

On the island of South Georgia, a version of the first Spy Camera ever made makes a triumphant return. This new Bouldercam dodges eight tonnes of colliding blubber as male elephant seals fight off rivals. In the chaos, an elephant seal pup is separated and his survival depends on finding his mother. Bouldercam is with him all the way as he fights off skuas and other dangers.
Clip taken from episode 4 'Deep Trouble' of our series Spy in the Ocean. Spy in the Ocean is available on iPlayer in the UK:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...
and on PBS in the US:
www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episo...
This final episode explores the challenges ocean life must overcome to survive. Spy Crab meets the infamous peacock mantis shrimp and soon finds itself on the receiving end of the strongest punch in nature, a knockout blow faster than a speeding bullet. In the Galapagos, Spy Seal does its best to keep up with a lonesome sea lion as it chases tuna, one of the fastest fish in the ocean. Not only must he catch this enormous fish alone, he must do it while fighting off hungry sharks. In the hidden depths of the Californian coast, there are fish that must be seen to be believed. Alien-like sarcastic fringehead use their outsized gaping mouths to ward of rivals. Spy Fringehead is soon caught in the brawl, but its open mouth reveals a camera, one that captures a fish-eye’s view of the threat it faces. Off the coast of British Columbia, huge herring shoals face even greater trouble as they head to their spawning grounds. Spy Herring eavesdrops on the strange sounds produced by flatulent herring as they guide others to the spot. Our Spy slips into the shoal as they attempt to dodge marauding sea lions and the diving scoter ducks that are after their eggs. Life on the beach isn’t always the paradise it’s cracked up to be. When hermit crabs gather to swap their shells, things can go very wrong, very quickly. When a crab loses its shell it has to think on its feet. Its solution is inventive - the lid of some suntan lotion provides a temporary refuge from predatory birds. Our Spies are not immune to trouble themselves. When Spy Pelican films the spectacular spawning of grunion fish as thousands emerge from the sea to spawn on the beach, it takes a catastrophic plunge into the surf, leaving Spy Crab to takeover filming duties. Spy Iguana is also in trouble when it tries to film iguanas gallantly battling the stormy sea. Despite its best efforts it is soon washed away. When the same happens to Spy Octopus, all is not lost. It’s rescued from the storm surges by its old friend, the coconut octopus. On their many adventures across the series, our Spy Creatures travelled the globe to reveal the extraordinary intelligence, surprising emotions and complex social lives possessed by ocean life. On the way, they shed light on the mysteries of the deep as never before.
Narrated by David Tennant
Music by Will Gregory
Directed by John Downer
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Пікірлер: 45

@Dartania Ай бұрын

His large black eyes looked like he was crying. Even if I’m anthropomorphizing-what a tender scene as he searched and had a father-son moment.

@tracybowling1156 Ай бұрын

They didn't even care that they had a rolling Boulder in their midst. They weren't even suspicious. 😂

@eedwardgrey2 Ай бұрын

John Downer videos make me paranoid about the ways alien civilizations might be spying on us

@zarategabe Ай бұрын

@@eedwardgrey2 maybe most meteroite shooting stars are are alien spy satellites

@AdmiralBison Ай бұрын

In the end for a moment, I was expecting the "father" to squish him.

@jberg8159 Ай бұрын

No way a baby seal makes that noise. Sounds like a parrot.

@prasetyodwikuncorojati2434 Ай бұрын

And size difference between male and female elephant seal looks hilariously creepy

@joeybulford5266 Ай бұрын

I thought it sounded like a Wii character screaming

@DoctorCactus98 Ай бұрын

Baby seal noise lol 😂

@Gruffyruff2195 Ай бұрын

You got my seal of approval John!!! Amazing video with spectacular footage!!!!! Awesome as always!!!!!!!

@JohnDownerProd Ай бұрын

Haha! Very good. Thank you.

@chaosjacky Ай бұрын

Those cries were so human like

@GAAAAHHH- 15 минут бұрын

1:32 The way he looks up like, "No, wait! You weren't supposed to see that!" 😂

@penguino_adelie Ай бұрын

One of the best stories i ever seen

@abbycatlover Ай бұрын

I get more and more amazed with every video I watch from you guys The production value is awesome💞🙌

@JohnDownerProd Ай бұрын

Thank you. That's very kind of you.

@mrfischkopf4946 27 күн бұрын

I have never seen a beachmaster interact with a pup that way before. Awesome footage and greta narration as always :)

@WesternIssue Ай бұрын

I get more and more amazed with every video I watch from you guys The production value is awesome i love John Downer Productions.

@ailove313 Ай бұрын

Penguin and seadog living together

@A_Dottet_Seal 12 күн бұрын

You mean sea elephant?

@ailove313 12 күн бұрын

@@A_Dottet_Seal yes

@CosmicGamerReal Ай бұрын

I really hope the pup finds its mother♥️

@residentevil4life Ай бұрын

I always find these relationships in animals where the males are so aggressive to the point of having to force themselves on females with no care for the young to be very frustrating. This is actually first time seeing a maternal side from a male elephant seal.

@KwasiAfriyie-pm4er Ай бұрын

I loved how he went to greet his son and wife

@catvsplane Ай бұрын

Your video is absolutely incredible, with such breathtaking footage! Keep up the awesome work! 🌟👏

@JohnDownerProd Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@DaveyTheDuckGaming Ай бұрын

actually pretty crazy seeing a male elephant seal caring about its offspring. i always thought they were indifferent to the babies

@boy638 Ай бұрын

Did the wildlife get used to the rock camera on day 1? If not, how long did it take for the wildlife to get used to it? Also, how do you clean the lens when it gets dirty during filming?

@user-fc2lx4ou2t 9 күн бұрын

How did you record the spy itself?

@34thncrenshaw Ай бұрын

did he survive?

@moxplastic2432 Ай бұрын

father got hungry

@BalaenicepsRex3 Ай бұрын

@@moxplastic2432 Noooo 💀

@anonymously241 Ай бұрын

No! 😞 Unfortunately beach master ate him 😔😔

@A_Dottet_Seal 18 күн бұрын

@@anonymously241 father did not eat him at the end

@A_Dottet_Seal 16 күн бұрын

@@moxplastic2432 and also make elephant seals May go without food for 100 days

@BW-81 Ай бұрын

How is the audio recorded?

@NaniFatimana Ай бұрын

1:56

@alch3myau Ай бұрын

I know this footage from somewhere

@ricardoortiz4870 8 сағат бұрын

3:42 Gentle Giant

@thewhisperingsylph8738 15 күн бұрын

So these females aren't aggressive toward males that endanger their own pups yet aggressive toward stray pups. The mother didn't even bother to find or call her lost pup.