The Harp Seal's Race Against Time - Ep. 5 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze

We head away from land onto the ice floes of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, where thousands of harp seals are giving birth to tiny yellow pups. The adults have come so far south from their feeding grounds that this forms a unique oasis away from their main predator, the polar bear. But there’s a catch. From the minute the pups are born, they enter a race against time. In one of the shortest mammal weaning periods, the pups have just 10 days to drink all the milk possible and start swimming before their mothers abandon them on melting ice. Our changing climate means the stakes couldn’t be higher. If the ice melts before they learn to swim, this generation of pups will drown.
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The Harp Seal's Race Against Time - Ep. 5 | Wildlife: The Big Freeze
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[@NatGeo]

Once they are born, harp seal pups have only 10 days under their mother's care before they are abandoned. What are your thoughts on this race against time?

[@sandrixhozart7838]

Crazy reminds me how sea turtles do

[@seafire380]

That is scary

[@xandermadrid9642]

Scary! but they can do it. You may in a bad situation but there will always be help. There are chances of failing but you're put there so it means there's a chance to win. Prayer is a choice too. Don't know about you tho it's up to you. Peace (:

[@karlazamora4327]

The phocids like harp seals and elephants seals have an incredible history's life, the milk of these animals is a world of molecular components that permit the pup's existence

[@sandrab8795]

National Geographic It breaks my heart to see these babies abandoned at such an early age. Forced to survive or die. The under water filming is spectacular.

[@squashedshibber2684]

Movie scientists: cold, emotionless and mechanical Real Scientists: BIG FÄT SÄUSÄGE

[@charleslinton1237]

Lol

[@Skottustelpa]

Real *chunky munky* *so fat*

[@fl00fydragon]

A scientist is a more than just an intelligent or educated person. They're the adults who managed to keep the sense of wonder and imagination of children alive through puberty. This is why all great scientists are weird, they are children that survived.

[@puccipuu1797]

fl00fydragon that’s dumb.

[@kaede6711]

*CHONKY MARSHMALLOW*

[@vuveeh]

Polar Bear: My mum left me when I was 2 Years Old Harp Seal: Am I a joke to you!!

[@rouger1726]

Sea turtles: I'mma end this man's whole career

[@phosphorusdaemon7]

Both of you are so 2018

[@seedblossomful]

@@phosphorusdaemon7 you are so 2019, lol

[@phosphorusdaemon7]

@@seedblossomful haha

[@Corzappy]

Y’all ain’t got nothin but on me. Both my parents left when I was born.

[@MrWeenieHead]

He cute, he roll, he got cute eyes, but most importantly, he makes a cute sound.

[@BeanOnTheFlipside]

And dies

[@Pyotaro]

Perfect to eat

[@BeanOnTheFlipside]

@@Pyotaro no it causes storke.

[@duckrule]

You do realize thats edited in...

[@mwatkins03]

Thats not the point so ypu need to straighten ur priorities

[@hi199736]

Are we going to pay attention to the fact that in 2017 the entire year's pups drowned overnight because the ice broke up so early??

[@W0xHGD]

Bro that shocked me so much, not enough to make me start crying though, but it's still so terrible and horrendous

[@omarpikm2101]

and yet we keep doing this lol

[@abroom3908]

😦

[@luciapaget4975]

I'm crying

[@miniloonminoloon7867]

WAT RLLY??????

[@justanothermeg3693]

Bertie: Don't panic. There's no time to waste. Seal: *screams*

[@kowloonfox1190]

As sad as it is this is funny

[@dogman8287]

Reeeeeeeeee

[@lawrencewong100]

LOL

[@dreamer6432]

😂😂😂

[@K.d_ship]

Lmao yf

[@chr0min0id]

Minute old Pup: **Exists** 2M people: *I W O U L D D I E F O R H I M*

[@reiseninaba8540]

make that 1 Million people

[@bol-anongsaagsaamerica]

@@reiseninaba8540 Or 10000

[@mushmush4980]

Honestly 7.5 billion people

[@potatoman2579]

shoof don’t forget there are people that would let the drown because of ignorance.

[@justdio7459]

*i would die for them*

[@aarthurblack5491]

" How incredible must it be to realise , you were actually built for the very medium that was so daunting just minutes ago? " *Great line*

[@kiloperson5680]

Yea .....felt to me like a great plot for smth

[@ang3licfire843]

👍💞🧚‍♀️

[@iimxchi_dxggxii6941]

9:23 Look at the pups face, it looks like it's about to cry. I'm balling my eyes out from that face omfg it's so sad-

[@kareemlawson878]

Alright alright calm down lol

[@aazzu3236]

I did-

[@toptomato]

😭😭😭

[@underscopesplayz1902]

Orphan dog fish

[@brunpoon875]

Their eyes have always been thay way,so don't be sad.

[@BeautifulSilence1233]

the baby seal squishing itself against the cameraman’s face was the cutest thing possibly ever

[@wolfiegamerhowls4]

When?

[@03ey86]

WolfieGamerHowls it starts at 8:45

[@jaydenbuilds7086]

A baby seal is called a seal pup and there really fluffy uwu uwu uwu

[@jwitdashifts]

it’s awesome!

[@darrendavies5704]

h a m b u r g e r What is uwu?

[@morana9145]

When he said: "Big fat sausage." That just got me.😂

[@NatGeo]

We can always count on Bertie to provide the best commentary!

[@sandrixhozart7838]

@@NatGeo I love Bertie, being oh so brave an sharing love of the Artic animals. I too want him to be safe alot

[@Dm0stFin3sT]

Everybody say sausage keep it goin

[@jezrellelabis7644]

Judgemental hahaha

[@meh3128]

Good stuffs

[@ZakkuW]

7:30 Aww she gave the look of hope to her child, "You gotta survive on your own honey" edit: wow thanks for the likes. bless your soul

[@omarpikm2101]

"live on your own" "wdym" "bye lol" "AAAAAAAAA"

[@mangoxsblox2342]

@@omarpikm2101 I love this 😂

[@Nietabs]

Lol

[@davidfreeman3083]

And sadly, the truth is that I just looked up, and I found out that 1/3 of the pups couldn't make it for even a year or two, let alone full adulthood ;(

[@Bloodynomnom]

This was one of those anime mom's who where running from the bad guys (polorbears) to lure them Away for the baby and rescue people are the old guy who finds the baby

[@raizaintilian]

Honestly I give it to National Geographic for not only educating the world about important topics, but also to make sure that the content is entertaining and easy to understand. Without Bertie Gregory not only giving us beautiful filming but his narration is absolutely top tier. You can see how much he loves his job and it makes this series a thousand times better.

[@jp9707]

He gives me strong Eddie Redmayne vibes

[@jonathansng6968]

Baby seal: are you going to take care of me? Mother seal: yEs BuT aCtUaLlY, nO

[@Usun12]

Only for a ten day free trial

[@FabelWings]

@@Usun12 then you have to pay 5.99$ each more day -worker of Electronic Arts

[@justdio7459]

@@FabelWings ACCURATE 100

[@deluna3372]

@@Usun12 I can't 😭😂😂😂😂

[@blossombee5385]

@@Usun12 STOPP IM DYINGG 😭😭

[@tidehunterzamora9315]

Polar Bear: My mom left me when I was 2 years old. Harp Seal: My mom left Me When I was 10 days old. Sea Turtle: You guys Have Mom..

[@foodismylife3747]

What's a mom

[@mangoxsblox2342]

is it something you can eat

[@moonbi7970]

Sea turtles : Mom ?

[@SimplePachGames]

😂

[@iloveyou-pm4tj]

This made me laugh not gonna lie

[@YukariAkiyama]

“Big fat sausage” _I mean, that’s what seals are_

[@Nietabs]

Ok

[@sparkle0859]

yeah they need to be fat to survive the cold

[@imabarbiegorl7366]

@@sparkle0859 that’s true

[@alvinloh5101]

Every animal in Antarctica : *intimidating* Seal : hwuaaaa

[@anisahtalukdar9655]

9:24 That face got me. It looks so sad 😭

[@NatGeo]

Such a heartbreaking moment!

[@dannydevitoissexy5180]

So cute and sad

[@archer9322]

I want to buy icecream for that pup. :'(

[@maiyiayangs8670]

@@archer9322 hot coco would be better

[@user-mq7lt1pe9k]

It’s starts a ad XD

[@jupiterslight7746]

10 days and I cant even live without my mom for a month

[@NatGeo]

Those pups have such a limited time!

[@sandrixhozart7838]

It's like calling ur momma every week

[@Xibyth]

29, haven't seen or spoken to mine for 13 years.

[@pinnaclegaming4544]

Xibyth why if you don't mind answering, just can't imagine it..please ignore if im being insensitive im just curious

[@Xibyth]

@MI6 You know it.

[@seungwonoh2997]

i love how the scientists make it seem so stressful and intense while the pup is just like 👁👄👁

[@devendrapandey3761]

When you do something bad to nature just remember there's a cute seal pup struggling for life because of what we did

[@samnickels9715]

It’s sad how fu*d up humanity has become because of our own greed

[@lijeyasutube5835]

I respect the effort of crews ,what they have done to show this beautiful natural event and little body's live in through, well done, bravo alike, gobez in Amharic

[@galvanizus2.062]

I love the Semien Mountains🌱 definitely worth @National Geographic

[@lijeyasutube5835]

@@galvanizus2.062 me too,

[@jurisoiri4075]

EYa All in one ayy you speak amhara?

[@lijeyasutube5835]

@@jurisoiri4075 አዎ አችላለሁ

[@hashslingingslasher4214]

Hello my Habesha brother ❤️

[@ninaperry2452]

National geographic: “ in 2017 the entire colony’s pups drowned” Me: “noooooooooooooo”

[@hoseokjung9653]

Me too 😭

[@dogocatostudios8719]

Me: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

[@nuzhatnueri5156]

Me TOOOOOOOOOO 😭😭😭😭

[@tommybrad6393]

Where did they say that?

[@Miss-Monster]

Totally broke my heart :'(

[@giandra595]

Baby seal: *approaches cameraman* Mama seal: gosh darn it sweetheart how many times I have to tell you? Stranger danger!

[@juliannejubac1105]

10 days oater:ur time is expire

[@cjhaedaten8711]

I love how they dont see human as much of a threat compare to others... they always keep their distance, but they never like flee when they see a human

[@Finnthecreature]

Ppl should be saying “save the artic” or “save the world” not just “save the turtles”

[@RegisteredHuman-pk3ed]

Why can’t we save both? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Finnthecreature]

RegisteredHuman 2002 if you save the artic you save the turtles, anyway it souldent just be save the turtles or the artic it should actually be "save the world"

[@cobrellie]

Repeat after me ... Arc tic, Arc tic. Now put it together ... Arctic .... there we go ... much better

[@hasjimingotthemjams3674]

Save the World

[@coolerthanyou6040]

Ayde Cerda we gotta save the universe XD

[@ShadowKnight779]

I don't want to be that dad in 30 years who has to explain to his kids what an extinct polar bear looked like. Honestly its a shame that people don't think this is a thing or that global warming will affect them.

[@theknave1915]

Sorry to speak blasphemy against the cult of climate change, but I just looked it up and the current population of polar bears is at 30,000. That is a 50 year high from when they were put on the ESL. I think that your kids will see a polar bear in their lifetime.

[@harleyquinn5774]

Spencer Mosley It’s listed as “Threatened” and the population is roughly between 22,000 and 31,000. That’s not a high range.

[@theknave1915]

@@harleyquinn5774 y'all can't take a victory, can you?

[@harleyquinn5774]

Spencer Mosley It’s not a victory, you falsely portray it as such.

[@theknave1915]

@@harleyquinn5774 anything greater than...you know... EXTINCTION should be a victory. This is why you guys are a cult. Even when there is an improvement you are all still doom and gloom. You all just move on to the next monster to cower from.

[@NovaTastic]

Baby seal: Mommy, you'll always take care of me right? Mother Seal: *Yesn't*

[@qihanjin2122]

It's even a bit sad to realize this is last episode of this Big Freeze series. Anyone who is suspicious about global warming should see this one. Amazingly well done and heart warming. Bertie and the production team behind, you guys are awesome!

[@neoxenoz3262]

9:25 The pup actually looked sad when mom swam away

[@ashlynwanderer2107]

you do know they actually have complex emotions..right?

[@neoxenoz3262]

@@ashlynwanderer2107 That makes it even sadder

[@Komobear]

It’s the last time the pup will see its mother. It’s hard for any creature (except a select few) to see their mother figure leave them permanently

[@branyann1]

@@ashlynwanderer2107 they do.!! .Animals have feelings and emotions !!

[@lilianarruda2187]

Its true

[@amerlad]

so she chased the other seals away from her pup furiously, but the pup is literally hugging the cameraman and yet she's like '' aight whatever he's human he'll pay child support at least''. and then he literally doesnt get attacked by a pack of wolves who live in a harsh climate with little food. is he an animal diplomat or something?

[@lilianarruda2187]

Amerlad mad lmao I really want to know why

[@taisukethetiddyconnoisseur2581]

all the animals are paid actors

[@PrincessMarieARocamora]

maybe mom didn't really think human was any threat. just a really creepy stalker.

[@snowleopard9463]

Actually if you're an National Geographic filmmaker you also know how to be passive to avoid triggering them.

[@nandydeleon4215]

@@snowleopard9463 exactly 😌

[@jessicaclark7130]

“The entire years pups drowned overnight” I didn’t expect to cry watching this. But there it is...

[@isabellerae764]

The pup gave him a kiss😭🥺

[@freedommalik2065]

These animals have NO BUSINESS being this cute. I really don't want them to go extinct because we are addicted to petroleum.

[@annetteespinoza842]

Freedom Malik what’s petroleum gotta do with them

[@freedommalik2065]

@@annetteespinoza842 we just opened up drilling in the artic and the Tongass. Plus burning petroleum like we are is creating a green house effect that melts the ice these guys need. It's like a pincer attack and many innocent creatures will go extinct.

[@KhanhNguyen-mh5ec]

I mean we have use Whale oil before...We have to find a new fuel source

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Khanh Nguyen for example hydrogen, geothermal, and solar

[@laurenstancliffe3773]

Trump is also calling for the take down of the protection of the arctic so people can drill there

[@RadicalKen]

"Now that the mother knows her pup has the skills to survive the ice breakup, it's time for the hardest lesson of all; saying goodbye" I only cried for 7 hours.

[@itsaseal9169]

Ha amateur I cried for 8 hours

[@erikablue1248]

I didn't cried at all, my soul just gone.

[@justdio7459]

I didn't cry, my face just become sadd

[@lawarselem]

Ha amateur i only cried 1 day

[@justdio7459]

@@lawarselem nani?!?!?!

[@youxarexmyxsunshine]

I respect Bertie. His last commentary was meaningful, and insightful. Not only he educate me about harp seals, but also open people’s eyes about climate change and we all play an important role in saving it.

[@5h1l0h_playz5]

Imagine your mother abondoning you after 10 days you were born 😢

[@NovaTastic]

It's for survival so I wouldn't really blame them

[@omarpikm2101]

Just like my brother's 6 abandoned Roblox accounts.

[@youwantmyname9208]

The more worse climate change become, they gonna have to learn everything in 1 day before the ice melts

[@chels1542]

Definitely happens 🤷‍♀️

[@theepictabbycat9480]

I don't have to

[@cattali]

“How incredible must it be to realize you are actually built for the very medium that was so daunting just minutes ago.” the reason why nat geo has been my fave channel from childhood up until now 🥺💛

[@kaytraefromhushmouth5943]

I caught that too. I was like "freaking deep son!" 😂😂

[@BeautifulSilence1233]

Kaytrae Fromhushmouth nat geo is a network, not a show

[@emberechos]

Shan Ong ikr??? 🥺

[@inspyx6818]

Funny part is just as i read this message he said that, almost like subtitles.

[@AM-wl5dz]

Wow so deep

[@Plushymobile]

that's a *CHUNKY* water doggo

[@supitzsash_7678]

Heh, my friend, I believe you mean "chönky".

[@Derpity]

supitzsash _76 no it’s chjönky

[@supitzsash_7678]

@@Derpity i m w h e e z i n g

[@bearisthebest2777]

Left Right correct

[@chance3485]

I love all animals

[@ElevatingDreams]

My favorite Chonk! They truly are the most heartwarming living thing on earth.. it's just a sea puppy. Sealy seals!❤️🦭

[@kindz]

😊😊🥰🥰🥰

[@qo6170]

"In 2017 the ice broke up so early the entire years pups drowned over night" Well uh that just got dark Literally people should stop global warming i mean like, bro aren't you sad about the animals dying?

[@giulianicola]

so youre vegan then?

[@adventuringboat2564]

@@giulianicola that's a strawman argument

[@giulianicola]

@@adventuringboat2564 i just asked a simple question.

[@surmminthcv0895]

@@giulianicola Yes, a question out of place. I love meat and I care about these things.

[@fannynoeliahuancabustillos6345]

@@surmminthcv0895 same

[@ayomayo81194]

"totally helpless without mom right now" me every day

[@EvelynL.1112]

Same, and I am 21.

[@fry394]

I wanna like but it’s at 69 likes :(

[@Dflx24]

Evelyn L. Kinda sad

[@jimmyvasquez5298]

@@EvelynL.1112im you're father

[@Alolarnoe]

Imagine being like 150 years old and still useless without mom lmao

[@heavysleeperassclapper6054]

I think I got diabetes from watching such a sweet heart and adorable ball of snow

[@notk6098]

A

[@notk6098]

B

[@notk6098]

C

[@notk6098]

D

[@3vxnne]

E

[@Flyguy4500]

It’s amazing that they realize you and your crew are not a threat, when hey chase off other seals immediately

[@Roy_Boy4.1]

That newborn baby seal is the sweetest little thing I've ever seen! It has a face I'd never get tired of seeing....I want one!

[@CamDong24H]

7:18 Here you go, that's a big fat sausage replay button

[@wolfiegamerhowls4]

The way he says it

[@user-dg2zn5pn7e]

Thank you

[@cuac5869]

I was looking for this, thank you. :)

[@ScandaLight]

This should be obligatory in school... People have to understand why the enviroment is so important!

[@antlerman7644]

@It's a Bunnay when the economy is valued more than the survival of our planet, it is inevitable this will happen.

[@CC-hx8gj]

ScandaLight State-sponsored propaganda.

[@snowleopard9463]

We also need to think more. Lets say you fund more on saving arctic animals but set aside the economy, which in turn you'll lose your own money income. Saving mother earth and economy should be balanced because if one of them lacks, your effort is useless.

[@olbradley]

Forcing people to learn about the environment wont help them to realize we need to act to keep it, it only makes them care less about it when you force a bunch of packets and tests on it with the only motivation being the fear of failure and therefore not passing.

[@fl00fydragon]

@It’s a Bunnay It might have to do with the base structure of our primitive economic system. We've got a system that encourages/rewards greed and our best hope under it is to expect everyone with economic power to stop acting greedily "because it's the right thing" even though it was their greed that gave them the wealth and power and they know that if they slow down they will be replaced by someone greedier. We need to replace capitalism.

[@sjwee6695]

“It’s a race against time before the ice breaks up” Me: *wants to control water and ice just so these pups can have time to live😭🥺

[@stephenjones6030]

Dear National Geographic, Thank you for funding this. And also to the film crew. A big "THANK YOU!!"

[@dudebruh3302]

Pup: Who are these humans? Mother: idk Pup: *waves* Humans: awwwwwwwwwww

[@maxbendermg889]

Instead of saying who are these humans which is who we are... Instead say who are these animals which makes a bit more sense to animal life 😊

[@unicornqueenyt1551]

"Just smile and wave boys, smile and wave"

[@amalrafidah2739]

Bertie Gregory (the host) needs more recognition. He's hilarious in some parts and insightful on others! Had to give a thumbs up to this video cause of him

[@tulip5210]

Amal Rafidah hes so bright and bubbly

[@dixon4487]

Yes

[@fabiana7157]

I think I actually have a crush on this guy. A HUGE crush. People who love animals are the best people. Wish I could marry this guy tbh. 😂😂

[@tulip5210]

Faby Ana same

[@AV_Action]

BIG F@T Š@UŠAGE

[@mightygamersmx2547]

8:07 😍 Aww so cute

[@rioluvo]

I loved this series especially the music, the ending part of the song where the seal came up was so cool. Bertie Gregory was a great host, wish these episodes were longer. My favorite was probably the arctic fox episode, they're my favorite animal 🦔❄

[@courtneyevans1023]

How does he resist reaching out and petting the pup in the water!! Look at that face!

[@tuonglyhuynh9742]

I'm so jealous :v

[@bigsister9354]

Billie-Marie Andersen (STUDENT), I heard that it’s a myth and better not touch the pups just because they can bite you.

[@lilianarruda2187]

People who observe animals have to swear to not interfere in Nature, therefore he isn’t allowed to touch it. Sadly :( It looked so cute

[@JoeMama-yb7ws]

Billie-Marie Andersen (STUDENT) I think your getting them confused with birds

[@lizzieorlowski3152]

"Arguably the cutest animal on the planet." 2:30 I'll have to agree with you on that one!

[@bluebloxbang6105]

Koala:Pathetic

[@user-fi1ze8nn1c]

Agreed. There are lots of cute animals, but harp seal pups are just cuteness overloaded!!

[@whatsgoodmate8277]

Red Panda: AMATEURS!!

[@asthenamesuggests9513]

7:47 my entire body ache just seeing them dive into such a cold sea

[@anirudhsharma2384]

"How incredible must it be to realize you are actually built for the very medium that was so daunting just minutes ago." ❤️❤️❤️

[@jordanlt518]

If the Ice melts then that poor creature won’t find no where to look live 😢

[@jordanlt518]

Mario Eskaroos *Agreed*

[@christophervannorden7134]

@Mario Eskaroos Nuclear energy is an essential part of the solution too! We have safe reactors already being built, and exciting new designs under development, like thorium breeder reactors, that can actually use up all the spent fuel dumped over the last 60+ years, without creating more of their own!

[@BDCKavalaGroup]

So what

[@pickle3963]

He can love with me :)

[@shyyy-oe4op]

bigbrain457 don’t lose hope, vote with your dollar. There are so much more “ethical” corporations then there were 10 years ago, the more demand they see for products that are safer for this planet, the more change there will be.

[@loveyourselfmf5869]

At 9:18 I Could See the Sadness In The Baby Harp Seal's Mother,And When The Baby Harp Seal Howled In Sadness I Literally Started to Melt down.

[@bearisthebest2777]

Ducky sheet UwU MELT DOWN IM CRYING

[@foretcl]

The mother seems ok, because she knows that her pup will survive

[@fannynoeliahuancabustillos6345]

I cried so hard

[@badakterbang5018]

I CRIED SO HARD

[@omarpikm2101]

YOU CAN SEE THE TEARS

[@prestonjones20013]

The Pup went right up to him. It’s soooooo cute.

[@munchinonleeknowstoesp1594]

Why did it make me cry when the mama harp seal encouraged the baby harp seal to swim?, it was soooo cute🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@donutgalaxy2115]

The baby seal crying whenever his mom goes into the water got me crying😭❤❤❤❤

[@Jules279]

Anyone who says animals don't feel like we do is ridiculous.

[@JubioHDX]

@@Jules279 all depends on the animal, but very true that any animal that cares for its young for a prolonged amount of time like this definitely has feelings at least, and these seals look pretty smart from the curiosity from the baby and teaching ability from the mom

[@Poopenfarden]

​@@Jules279 the fookin krill from happy feet feel more then the entirety of animal poachers

[@aidanl.8794]

Jeez, never have I actually felt that much anxiety from hearing a countdown...

[@omarpikm2101]

your life depends on the countdown *pikmin*

[@bk7064]

@@omarpikm2101 Bro stop. 😂 I still have anxiety over that.

[@omarpikm2101]

when you have 6 seconds left on the timer and the blue pikmin is on the other side of the map

[@flying-magpie]

Momento Mori

[@eash280]

@@omarpikm2101 STOP!

[@magicshrooms7530]

9:22 that face though... it makes me wanna cry...

[@patrash4343]

i went from crying over how cute it was to crying over the goodbye

[@FaeSparrow]

5:16 We should put photo's of that pup on posters against climate change! I've never seen something that lovely

[@LionelJHutz]

no

[@wolfiegamerhowls4]

Lionel Hutz what

[@fabiana7157]

Thank you for that timestamp. It really is one of the most adorable things I've ever seen.

[@lawarselem]

E

[@lawarselem]

Bruh

[@jamesellis3807]

I've watched this film 4 times now, it's just amazing. It's made harp seals my favourite animal. They're incredible creatures and everything in this film from the camera shots to the music are excellent.

[@sandiewilcox5646]

I love the way he looks at the animal! With smiles and how he adores the pups is pure awesomeness!!!

[@tm536]

5:58 "in 2017 the ice broke up so early, the entire year's pups drowned overnight."

[@kenkaren4542]

That sentence broke me :(

[@AS-ft6vc]

I cried

[@solairemusic]

im going to cry

[@remyodanga1433]

Cmon we need some good news

[@tm536]

@@remyodanga1433 sure, join the fight against climate change

[@jia9420]

8:49 seal to cameraman: **boop**

[@redshift4551]

omg it was so cute

[@loveislove2359]

And then mom pops up "hey who are you?"

[@YukariAkiyama]

@@redshift4551 **b l o o p**

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

@@loveislove2359 If I'd be the mother, I'd better watch off the human rather than the other seals... If polar bears are the main natural predator of the species, between global warming, pollution and the annual seal pup slaughter we are the worst calamity to them.

[@22hecate58]

Just look how happy the guy is while filming, he really loves his job.

[@adiakiyes6354]

Bert's narration is astounding, he's voice is captivating and full of energy, love his character too.

[@RealSalica]

This guy is amazing , love his voice and the images he takes are AMAZING !!

[@NatGeo]

We're so thankful to get to see Bertie doing what he does best. Thank you for watching!

[@koraptd6085]

9:25 "TOP TEN SADDEST MOMENTS IN HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE"

[@omarpikm2101]

OAAAAO

[@HikaruSeal]

i cried for 7 hours

[@SimplePachGames]

top 1*

[@imranalisyed8003]

9:19 mom's pain for leaving the pup on his own. 😢

[@cuiff125]

It's been a year and I'm still wondering, How the heck can anyone dislike this?!

[@krutzansemsablaon700]

because they didn't pet the seal

[@jeusvox2878]

He wasnt lying when he said they're arguably the cutest pups in the world.

[@lodii7246]

"Unbelievable the amount of change that a tiny Little new born now, To a Fat sausage" Lmao😂😂

[@bearisthebest2777]

l o l

[@rockyandrona3307]

this seal purrs like a cat plus it whimpers 🦭❤

[@prasadsharma8585]

7:32 . Picture of pure love people.

[@hollywarehouse7938]

He’s RIGHT, seals are one of the CUTEST BABY ANIMALS, that little cry and ONLY 10 days to learn complete self-care. (I’m making my kids watch this) Amazing cinematography!!

[@KingSquirrel21]

Please don’t force your kids to watch stuff against their will..

[@KingSquirrel21]

I don’t think she’s joking, she’s screaming karen vibes

[@kyrenfaaron2714]

@@KingSquirrel21 would you stop?

[@KingSquirrel21]

Stop what might I ask?

[@kyrenfaaron2714]

@@KingSquirrel21 calling people that mean well 'Karen'

[@Moxxieful]

9:20 that part, made my heart melt.

[@luciapaget4975]

At one point I didn't know if it was the baby seal whimpering or If it was me ༎ຶ‿༎ຶ

[@ddd.777-]

The sounds that these seals make are meking it even more heartbreaking. Cutest sounds in the animal world, or at least among them

[@conniepr]

How beautiful! Made me want to cry seeing the mom leave her beautiful pup. And like you say there is so much more than saving them. It's our planet we need to do something about. So glad something is being done. Really nothing is impossible. Even the word says it, I'm-Possible.

[@robertofinali2495]

This was one of the most heartwarming video I have ever seen, and at 9:22 one of the most heartbreaking moment. Nature can be so sweet and so harsh. Thank you a thousand of times for this incredibly moving video.

[@Groundhog27]

The way the baby cried after its mother left broke my heart 😭

[@omarpikm2101]

WAAAAAAH

[@91Sentinel]

Why am I crying?! Omg!! This is simultaneously the cutest and saddest thing ever.

[@StevenTillyer]

What a FANTASTIC video! props to the crew and Bertie for bringing us such amazing footage here!

[@ricosrealm]

This guy must be an animal whisperer... He gets up so close to the animals and they are so comfortable with him. Amazing shots!

[@nurshafikahsulaiman6305]

Oz

[@Pauly421]

Yeah spend 3 months shooting footage for a 50 min documentary and you'll get some unusual looking stuff. It's just editing at that point.

[@Lunarcreeper]

if you lay down, a baby harp seal would just come to sniff you. so it's not that hard in this case

[@aztec5960]

Such a beautiful message at the end. We all need to come together to save this beautiful planet of ours and thousands of creatures like this that reside in it.

[@gi-hun-squidgame8220]

ITS SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO CUTEE!!!!!!! AAAHHHHHH HIS SOUNDS SO CUTEE!!!

[@Ti5GR]

Seals always sound so helpless and distressed on ice, also the way they have to waddle to move around on their belly

[@marielaalcoser2935]

Humans: I left my mom Polar Bears: My mom left when I was 2 years old! Harp Seal: Really!? My mom left when i was 10 days old!.. Turtles:.....im I a joke!?

[@shishiq4850]

That's how nature has designed for each of her specoes. Fair enough 🤗

[@avengeratheart6574]

I am deeply thankful for this phenomenal video series. I only watched it now, but it’s a treasure.

[@sharonsolinski4156]

I watch this wonderful mircle every morning. It keeps me grounded. And I realized how precious and beautiful life is

[@rachellalite4283]

It's sad when the mother was hurrying her baby to drink😢

[@Khunark]

she was guiding it. in addition, teats ache when full

[@ZodiacVirgo]

I cried?!… Even BEFORE the separation I started tearing up. :'( an amazing job of the crew. Thank you for showing us things we might never be able to experience ourselves and for letting us see these animals in their natural habitat, where they belong

[@rebeccatepes1526]

Rafaela Veniou armYYYy

[@laureninsky6084]

watch more and you'll be strong one day.

[@ZodiacVirgo]

@@laureninsky6084 no matter how many times or how much time passes I won't be able to have a straight face when an animal is being hurt.. I just know

[@laureninsky6084]

@@ZodiacVirgo I know, but most likely I cant stand watching ppl eating animal alive either slicing, chopping or boil them, is way more worse than surviving outside alone. You can't do anything to them bcz they need to survive no matter how hard the road is. Is Mother Nature.

[@Gaby-fb7gh]

Me too.

[@juliew1426]

This photographer is my new hero. He has nerves of steel, braving those elements...and that water.

[@danu9278]

I would die for this man's smile like how is he so charming while talking about placentas? 😂