Why this Duckling Had to Jump into the Abyss to Survive

[@terramater]

Raise your hand if you also think that the first fellow really is badass! ✋🏽

[@Suneriins234]

My hand is up!!..hahahh

[@terramater]

One day old and already #badass! 🤘🏻

[@pranusa95]

👆👆

[@sandaleeuduwana396]

✋️

[@nimitz2555]

My guy didn't have a thought about it, straight up G from the start 🙌🙌

[@shukoor26]

It must have taken the 1st duckling so much courage to jump, these bois are cute as hell!

[@terramater]

Indeed! This little skydiver is really badass! 🤘🏻 And yes, they're really cute!

[@sphericbeats]

weeeeeeeeee *hits branch* ow okay that hurt a bit weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee *hits the floor* okay that tickles

[@sphericbeats]

@David Hui r/woooosh

[@Orikix]

First Duckling: I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the sky! Ohh... fuck

[@zes7215]

no such thing as take or couragx or etc, do, can do etc any nmw s perfx

[@vcguerrilla6438]

Human babies: _borns in the comfort and safety of a home_ Kittens: _Born in the comfort and safety of their mother_ These ducks 2 hrs after birth: Aight, Imma head out. _Y E E T_

[@imdeaded]

YOLO

[@John-p9m2c]

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[@varrelalfaridzh2425]

PREPARE FOR A..... Y E E T

[@vcguerrilla6438]

@@varrelalfaridzh2425 and increase the F E E T

[@varrelalfaridzh2425]

@@vcguerrilla6438 PREPARE YOUR S P E E D

[@deaconthe3rd]

I’d be so confused if I was walking through the woods and dozens of ducklings started falling from the sky

[@hiankun]

"How is the weather there?" "Err... it's duckling... heavily..."

[@gerry7860]

honestly i’d be worried 😭

[@farwest6321]

Finally documented proof ! If you can overcome your fears ... And take the leap of faith ... You won't die on the forest floor alone... With the help of others you can find your flock and float on the pond ! 🐣🦆

[@terramater]

Well said! 🐥💛

[@bababoey3331]

Ah yes, imma jump of a 5 storey building now

[@saggitariuspotato2043]

You won't die on the forest floor alone. No. You die with the bois because your not a duck.

[@congressisevil9229]

Yes faith in the Messiah the Christ.

[@BelalAlDroubi]

Duckling: *falls from a 5 story tree* Also Duckling: *"it iz but a Scratch"*

[@362436yy]

Frankly the best 3 minutes of my day! Mother nature is amazing. Thank you Terra Mater.

[@terramater]

Glad you enjoyed it! And you're absolutely right, mother nature is amazing!

[@gamechip06]

Anything is great until you look at the ugly side

[@blablablablablabla4366]

God is amazing.

[@shraddhapawar]

Imagine being a day old and your mother wants you to leave the home by taking a fall from 5th floor. 🥴 Nature is the definition of STRONG and BEAUTIFUL. ❤️✨

[@gamechip06]

Now imagine it on a human scale... That's be like jumping from 30 stories

[@user-hf6vy8xc4i]

“having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks” is the definition of strong. Nature is defined; “the phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.” Hope that clears things up for you 👌😇👍

[@WORTH-IT-MAN]

@@user-hf6vy8xc4i was English not your first language or are you being sarcastic?

[@user-hf6vy8xc4i]

@@WORTH-IT-MAN deadly serious 👀🍿

[@phuongnguyen-yd3bn]

And the mother should be arrested for first murder degree. Human society survive by paying bills, not for survive from 5th floor.

[@kambhampatishandilya9317]

Do you know where such courage is coming from? Their mother is singing "believer".

[@terramater]

Looks like you just need to hear that "dinner-is-over-here" call from your mum.

[@kambhampatishandilya9317]

@@terramaterthat's true though.. Responding to Mom's dinner call is an universal reaction 😋😋 and this lil duckling has just taken it to a whole new level .. Great video Terra matter 😊

[@Singh-Sudhanshu]

I had a big smile on my face when they started jumping. 😇👏 But, how the hell you got your camera inside a trunk?

[@terramater]

Our face was more like 😧. Our film crew placed a go pro inside the tree.

[@Singh-Sudhanshu]

@@terramater 🤪

[@ethren3344]

@@terramater Did any of them not make it? Or did all the ducklings survive the fall? I imagine it's a 'survival of the fittest' sort of thing

[@dhanajon5528]

@@terramater is the survival rate of jumping high for the ducklings? Because this reminds me of those baby birds that have to jump from mountain cliff sides to get to their parents. I mean if baby birds can survive that, i wouldnt be surprised if they can survive this fairly easily

[@terramater]

@@dhanajon5528 Hi Dhana! Don't worry, the ducklings bounce. They are so light that the fall doesn’t harm the little ones. :)

[@lestergreeen1139]

thank you for making these documentries free . it really develop my intrests in climate and environment

[@terramater]

Thanks for always watching our videos! 🤗

[@sebastian8922]

See this is what I like. No hawk swooping in or raccoon waiting below. Just something I can watch and learn without getting bummed out.

[@jedispartancoolman]

I will never understand how you guys don't get WAY more views. Such quality. I had seen this video on launch and came back to watch it again because of how good it is

[@135BoZo]

Incredible shot 2:37! How lucky it must have been for you to capture the exact moment three ducklings all simulatenously leaped (one sideways) out from behind the tree.

[@terramater]

We love that part too! Props to our film crew for always capturing the best of nature & wildlife! 💛

[@kilikus822]

Its like a more wholesome version of Barnacle Geese. Thanks, Mom, for only building the nest in this tree instead of a rocky cliff face hundreds of feet off the equally rocky ground.

[@beastmaster0934]

And at least these little fellas have a soft landing of leaves to land on Barnacle goslings just have sharp rocks land on instead.

[@Bejunckt]

Just imagine what they must feel like searching for their mother following her call through the woods. I would assume some of the first to make the leap would have the natural disposition to be upfront the line leading the gang forward.

[@terramater]

"leading the gang forward" sounds so cute! 💛

[@knightartistic9493]

Imagine just being born and able to do rock-climbing an skydiving on the same day

[@AbuJawadOny4661]

They are gonna swim to on the same day😀

[@aditiarya492]

It was really a very cute surprise amid this pandemic, giving us moments of smile ☺. Thankyou Terra Mater. I really love it.

[@terramater]

Thanks, your comment made our day! 🥰 So great to hear, that we could give you some happy moments

[@aditiarya492]

I am always here for appreciation.

[@d1pranjal]

Terra Mater, Please don't ever stop being amazing, You're my favourite YT channel.

[@terramater]

Oh wow, great to hear! Thank you so much! What's your fav doc so far? :)

[@d1pranjal]

@@terramater I liked the one where relation of whales and climate change is there, then also elephants weapon against drought and drying up of nile is explained. I'm sorry its so hard to choose only one :-D.

[@julialungan4722]

The music when the chicks were falling is perfect!

[@ne0ge047]

Serious Question: Are hollowed out trees that common for these guys to evolve specialized claws for climbing out of hollowed out trees, while competing with other species for these same spaces? I'm calling for a hollowed out tree study!

[@terramater]

They do prefer to nest in tree cavities🌳 to avoid predators. Side fact: the ducklings already leave their nest cavity within 24 hours of hatching! P.S.: how's your study goin'?

[@renbash2137]

Thanks for asking. I wondered if anyone else had the same thought. I personally don't believe they evolved them, I believe they were equipped with them by their Creator :)

[@Peldyn]

I died from the cuteness!

[@sutapamazumdar1338]

Wow! Amazing narration, detailed video footage, background music track blended so well. Delightful video👏

[@terramater]

Thank you very much! 💛

[@staceyhart9746]

That slo-mo falling & bouncing, and the music, are hilarious 😆

[@newcarl1462]

Imagine camping in the forest just enjoying shade near a tree and some random duckling drops on your stomach and casually goes to the river nearby with other ducks doing the same thing after dropping on you.

[@khushialluru9123]

Such a cute documentary. Looking at the small courageous ducklings is so cute. It’s really great that we are actually able to see what is happening inside the nest too great documentary.

[@terramater]

It really is! Our film crew is always doing an amazing job! 🤗

[@KillerFix24]

The camera work is incredible. I Love this channel! Very entertaining

[@greydog1104]

That is tame compared to what the barnacle gosling endures, jumping off a 400ft cliff with no guarantee of survival

[@blueumbreon444]

It's cute how they flap their little wings as they fall.

[@nyakwarObat]

You would be flapping your screaming mouth and causing so much unnecessary extra ruckus 😆😆

[@janm5854]

narration: 10/10 content: 10/10 music while the ducklings are falling a 5-storey drop: 11/10

[@daithi154]

my mom also made me and my siblings jump from the 3rd floor.... I miss you john and grace

[@satyajeetdas100]

Came here from Caspian . N I have to admit . I am blown away . What superb content 👌. Pure Class. This channel deserves more , much more .

[@terramater]

Thank you so much for your words! 🤗 And welcome aboard! 👋🏽

[@elmerninis]

My son would absolutely love to see this. Thank you

[@OddOtter707]

I.. Didnt expect dubstep to open up what looks like a proper documentary.

[@Kondekka]

Yeah, kinda threw me off at the beginning. I was watching a documentary about maritime incidents earlier and it also had dupstep blasting on it while showing video of people falling over while a cruise ship is on very rough seas... :D Like wtf

[@gabbydelapena22]

so cute duckling .good work terra

[@terramater]

Thank you! ;)

[@alvydasjokubauskas2587]

People falling from a skyscraper: I am a duckling!

[@MK-vr9pt]

Wow , that’s a super nice filming you made . Very well done !

[@mr_samuraix]

These ducks fall from a five story drop and survive. Me: *jumps* dislocated legs, went into a comma, suffer severe brain damage.

[@jpshawcross]

Guess you’re not a duck then.

[@niteeshbihade1789]

This was just so adorable. Very well-made video, Terra Matters team! 👍🏼

[@OGYouTubeEnjoyer]

"Why this chicken had to cross the road to survive"

[@jpbrindamour5467]

There’s mo way that was just perfect placement and timing. I’m sure many little ducklings were dropped a few extra times. 🤣🤣🤣

[@brucematthew6564]

Incredible documentary! Can't believe I had not come across this channel before! Great content!!

[@terramater]

Oh wow, thank you! And welcome to our channel! 🤗

[@kuryamtl]

This is just so awesome. thank you for this! You have great content on this channel.

[@WineZ22]

This channel needs more subscribers and views.

[@Osiris064]

Raining ducks, that's pretty cool. But how do they get back up in the nest?

[@lmsubman243]

I'm watching this going "...quack, quack, quack quack..." but nobody listening! Oh well, at least they ain't shooting!

[@mymagicworld6544]

No words for your work....Terra Mater

[@circomnia9984]

Dang, that's some quick development!!! Kick your way out of the egg, do some wall climbing to warm up, a quick base jump for fun, then off to swim with mom. I mean, WTF!!!

[@anujbramhan9016]

If it doesn't hurt them ...I too want to try it😂😂 Thanks terra mater

[@terramater]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jeighbearmendoza6311]

How did you all make this video its so high quality your channel is so underrated for that

[@terramater]

Oh wow, thank you so much for your support! 🤗 We're always trying our best & our community means the world to us!

[@mattrudesill720]

Sooooo absorbable! However, why hasn’t anyone pointed out that these are not ducks .....these are Hooded Mergansers 😂😂

[@alberthendershot1702]

That duck bounced pretty good !!!!!!!!!!!

[@Kayshots]

0:24 “And the ducks are smart” *1000$ drone flies through forrest* “And the Photograph is dumb”

[@nolongerusing7430]

Uhhhh they're checking if fall damage is on?

[@gabrielferguson5158]

Baby duck: I wonder how to get- [Trips] DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWN

[@insasiable]

So cute 🥰. I always find duck cute

[@ladykayla7417]

I’ve seen a “short shower of ducklings” from a 14’ wall before. And watched one of my own leap down a 12’ retaining wall to no I’ll effect. They are just so light that they experience no great impact on landing.

[@bopbunny2868]

How they did not hurt themselves? Cause of the leaves? They are adorable and very brave. ❤ subscribed.

[@Taydiablo3]

I’m going to start putting a shit load of padding when i’m in the woods and see a hole in a tree, lol.

[@ultimateterrorgaming8440]

I also "pump" my head up to find a mate, and I'm proud to say I've mated numerous times👍🏼

[@mysterious7215]

Incredible documentary thank God I found this channel

[@terramater]

Glad you enjoy it and welcome aboard! 🤗

[@Ishan_muzik]

Oh crap !!! They're sooo cute

[@terramater]

OH YES! 🥰

[@TheEdifier999]

They are doing the leap of faith

[@vivekgoutam5608]

Hooded Mergansers what??? They can climb a tree and can do gliding ??🤔🤔amusing Please make a longer documentary terramatter team😊.

[@terramater]

Yep! One day old and already badass!

[@vivekgoutam5608]

@@terramater your comment is making me to laugh hardly.😂😂

[@aghyaat2625]

Terramatter! Amazing video the best one! 😘

[@terramater]

Thanks, glad you like our little skydivers! 🤗

[@aghyaat2625]

@@terramater yeah! They are cute and Courageous .😀

[@ssubramanian605]

Smart and brave birds!!!

[@invisiblepaper9400]

I smiled so hard when they all jumped

[@errolflynn6150]

I had no idea that ducks nest in trees,...trippy.

[@faftukhinamasyhuri564]

Hebat.. sayang sekali ndak dilanjutkan diikuti jalannya rombongan hingga ke tujuannya... Tapi... Dokumentasi yg hebat

[@Andykille80]

Very impresive! How did you do do film this. Did you have 10 cameras inside the nest and 20 outside?

[@terramater]

Thanks! Our team waited around the nest and there was also one hidden camera inside. Due to the fact that hooded merganser mothers mostly choose the same nest every year, the team could hide the camera before breeding time started.

[@BoBBaB0oN]

their head looks like speed is their passion.

[@thearchangel9835]

This was so amusing!😂😂

[@chgaming5059]

Duckling: **Predator missile inbound**

[@kishores7034]

Excellent documentary

[@garrettheath8026]

Really cute!!!

[@phantomhotty4439]

how did they get the camera in the nest? and the mom wasn't angry?

[@BennB3n]

This scary but awesome as heck!

[@neverstopexploringx]

how can you record this video?

[@craigh2205]

great channel only discoverd your channel yesterday from an advert on the casbian report i never have been offerd a video off yours from youtube which is surprising and a shame , i have watched 10 off your videos already and plan on watching alot more

[@terramater]

Welcome aboard! 👋🏽 Oh wow, thanks for your support! What's your fav one so far?

[@craigh2205]

@@terramater vaquita one and brizilan highlands monkey one, but they r all good

[@CuddleFish124]

Anybody else but me recognize the Sims music in the background at the beginning of the video? No? Just me then ☺️ Really interesting video! I love to learn new things!

[@dr.arunkumarpatil3813]

Very nice !

[@Andrew-ei4tb]

OMG They're soooo cute!!!!

[@terramater]

They're really cute! 🥰

[@chenurawinrada1071]

It's amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

[@terramater]

Thanks! :) Would you take the plunge?

[@aditiarya492]

@@terramater, I definitely will.

[@walden6272]

How do trees get hallow like that?

[@ike3967]

Their courage is so sensational🤩 I’ve decided to take the plunge and ask my favorite girl out.

[@muhammadridwanadyatama6037]

RIP to the one that fell head first

[@wristray8775]

Do they go back to that nest at night or leaves it forever?

[@NACAFarm]

Always survival of the fittest from the day they hatch. We humans are pampered

[@nyakwarObat]

Just look at a screaming baby kicking so much stink and just lazily lying on it's back for i don't know how many months just demanding shit and kicking more stink if you dare to slip or slack and this lot on day 2 are already learning to fend for themselves, embarrassing shit 😆😆😆

[@urbanspaceman7183]

Funny definition of Abyss.

[@bikinggal1]

Nature is CRAZY!

[@philbydoodle6199]

We call them wood ducks,amazing little critters

[@EryPrihananto]

I subscribe because this vid 🤗

[@kamielchristiaen8251]

Bro imagine just waliking in the woods and all of a sudden A FUCKING DUCKLING DROPS ON YOUR HEAD.

[@xxissamexx]

The music in this video :D 👍👍

[@terramater]

Great to hear - literally! 💛

[@luisjr.3857]

That one duck that dove head first. Clearly its the clueless one :)

[@congressisevil9229]

Do a documentary on the voles responsible for growing truffles.

[@bertrandjkarepowan9209]

These Ducks are gonna have problems when they grow up to think falling from such height

[@terramater]

When they hatch, the ducklings weight very little, which helps: the less you weigh, the less you are hurt by falling. Terminal velocity-the fastest that gravity will make you fall-depends on weight, so small creatures are more likely to be safe from falling from heights.

[@freshwater3158]

Excellent

[@robbabcock_]

So floofy!😍😁🐤

[@terramater]

Right?! 🥰

[@tomthomas5891]

great video

[@terramater]

Glad you enjoyed it!