Wolves vs Herd of Muskox | Snow Wolf Family And Me | BBC Earth

Gordon finds himself in the dangerous position of being trapped between the wolves and their prey, a herd of Muskox. Taken from Snow Wolf Family And Me. Subscribe: bit.ly/BBCEarthSub
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[@turdinthepunchbowl2382]

incredible footage of a guy recording.

[@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543]

he was annoying.

[@saheellodhia270]

@@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543 be peaceful

[@gwest6511]

😂😂😂boy u crazy 👍

[@graphics_dev5918]

He only had one camera, so whenever changing shots in the big camera he could either make you dizzy or switch to the selfie shot.

[@oliverclark1151]

What a prick. “ my wolves”..........

[@dostagirl9551]

Watching the musk ox coordinating their efforts at protecting the calves was impressive. As the herd ran to gain distance a musk ox would break off to confront the wolves and after three or four of them used the tactic, the herd would stop and guard the young as they waited for the other to rejoin them. Amazing strategy, especially compared to other herd animals which just scatter and take the loss.

[@RD1R]

They literally peel'd lol. They absolutely let the biggest and baddest to solo the wolves at the base of the defensive chain. It was impressively coordinated!

[@hattorihanzo8385]

showing the cinematographer's face in wildlife documentaries is akin to breaking the 4th wall in movies.

[@ct-lu8go]

Hattori Hanzo yeah somebody tell that man nobody want to see his face

[@lesmoore5191]

Good thing they had an extra cameraman just for that. /s

[@Chudnofsqy]

I found it annoying

[@viniciuslima9430]

We are all in agreement 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏾‍♂️ please sir just your voice.... your face is unnecessary to the footage.😒😒😒😒😒

[@sorayamartini11]

the show named " snow wolf family and me" not just "snow wolf family" so it makes sense ok?? Also I saw comments like "how did they get this footage"and"I really appreciate the cameraman" in other wildlife documentaries clip a lot so isn't it cool to put those hard working people in the show ? Ok a least I don't have problems with it

[@sergioblanco6321]

Wouldn't have been smarter for the wolves to go for the camera man lol

[@aIchemizedlemniscate]

Wolves dont attack humans.

[@ibrahimkayikci2146]

Only if they're desperate for food.

[@Karan-ix8kh]

really?

[@stevenwilliamson3925]

@Joe Marano for real, search humans steal meat from lions. A true lesson in the danger of messing with humans.

[@JaayCeez]

@Joe Marano as much as I love Lions and a pride of them would be scary... I think finding yourself in front of a lone hungry Tiger would be worse 😰. So much more ferocious and powerful, and you can write off Climbing a tree off the escape list lol. At least if there's a really really big tree there's a good change the Lions wont be able to climb it all the way up (I know they climb too but they aren't like cheetahs or Tigers that actually are very good climbers.) At least a very tall one or one with many thick branches so you can zig zag in the branches hopefully for the lions to fall or give up.

[@harry490]

Love how the muskox all work together instead of most herbivores which run and leave each other behind when being attacked, like antelope

[@confidential5743]

Their time to maturity and small herd numbers makes leaving young behind pretty impractical. I’m sure they used too, and the ones that left others behind were weened out by natural selection

[@DinmaSalitzey]

Because antelope are not built for fighting back? Trying to confront the predator would just be suicidal.

[@arkhamar7121]

Yes, quite common among bovines...which also included the African Cape Buffalo, American Bison, and Asian Water Buffalo.

[@DinmaSalitzey]

@@arkhamar7121 Muskox are not bovine but caprine

[@eric3191]

@@arkhamar7121 Once buffaloo herd is on the run, targeted by wolf pack , they are pretty much everyone for himself

[@90DayBeyonce]

I don't mind the commentary of the guy, but I was annoyed every time it cut to a close-up of his face.

[@tom80cruse]

I mind the commentary too

[@williamlowry8809]

I'm annoyed by your face.

[@SuperLocness]

Yes, very annoying.

[@akilghosh]

Yap Yap Yap.. Complain complain complain. But yet, does not have balls to do what that guy does. Unbelievable

[@user-tm4uo9un2z]

dat alexa arri dho.

[@AsifAli-ly7jd]

I am addicted to these kinds of doc..thanks to bbc

[@victoriadownes6501]

Asif Ali SAME

[@last5898]

Geyy...jk

[@imbugsbunnysoblowme9811]

Bigblackcock

[@arrowsaurus7561]

Lmaoo

[@pyro9309]

I'm Bugs Bunny So Blow Me 😂😂😂

[@dewinmoonl]

the Muskox had pretty top notch tactical movements, where the bull would charge / scare to make space while the rest of the herd scuffle upward, and repeat. They covered their young in the flank so well the wolf never had a chance to get near at all

[@lillythestral9305]

from far away the muskox look kindof like massive guineapigs

[@0hnutty455]

capybara?

[@bfc_squeeze772]

You sound dumb

[@khadijaaweys9009]

A guinea pig? That’s something nazzy from the Norris nuts needs

[@arrowsaurus7561]

Khadija Aweys not those weirdos

[@the-great-awekener]

they are actually closer related to sheep and goats then cows

[@Alteori]

Why are we watching a recording of him record??

[@arsyadyafahri]

@Alteori HEY I KNOW YOU

[@anvakathazit1102]

Good question

[@sorayamartini11]

Because the show named Snow Wolf Family And Me not SNOW WOLF FAMILY

[@randomcon123]

Because you don’t usually see a man with these equipments in the wild? Much rare than animals hunting their preys lol

[@hasnaalshammri4490]

لاو قلنا صغيرا واليس كبيرا

[@GaMTblock]

Wolves are so coordinated it’s really amazing some of the highest levels of teamwork

[@TonyEnglandUK]

For any other drama queens in the comments, this wasn't *just* a wildlife show, it was a show about Gordon Buchanan's life as a wildlife cameraman, too. That's why he appears so much, it was HIS life as well as the creatures he was filming.

[@sorayamartini11]

Yes and he is really professional and cool so we should appreciate him

[@sorayamartini11]

Also since the show named "snow wolf family and me" not just "snow wolf family" it makes sense he appeared 🤷‍♀️

[@jjmuni]

So it’s ego?!

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@jjmuni It's mystifying why you should ask that, why "ego", he didn't write the script.

[@jjmuni]

@@TonyEnglandUK still it ruins the whole thing. It is as narcissistic as it gets. But none has to watch. At least I couldn’t stand it long

[@rcnelson]

Look at that ground. What on earth does an animal as big as a muskox eat to stay alive?

[@heeeavymetal]

This is Tundra the ground is covered by mosses and lichens...these are their food.

[@arcticman1522]

Arctic willow and alder shrubs.

[@Shazoneable]

Muskox are generally peaceful animals as long as you don`t make yourself a threat to them. I feel like you`re making people scared when you say that they have a bad attitude towards everything. I live in Norway and the muskox are everywhere where I live. As long as we respect them, they respect us.

[@aardvark2520]

These ox are so smart and cool. They seem very peaceful and I love how that made a circle around the young ox

[@fang3090]

Aardvark 25 And the cooler part is that they are shep.

[@yehianassar7478]

Aardvark 25 it

[@anitaspano5136]

Aardvark 25 .

[@jameswatkins9042]

They're not smart!

[@briankelly9347]

Tupolew Tu-154 No dumb ass y'all white boys don't know shit they are they are in the family Bovidae, which includes sheep,goats, etc

[@PRJobTips]

Saw the same scene with a herd of muskoxen when I worked one summer on Ellesmere island in 1975. We were in a geological survey camp a couple of miles from Eureka weather station. The helicopter pilot dropped the helicopter engineer and I off for a hike about 10 miles north of camp. We came over a rise and spooked the muskoxen. At first, they froze trying to understand what they saw and if we were a threat, and then got nervous and backed into a circle to protect themselves. Like the cameraman here, we were nervous because we knew how fast they can run. It was a standoff for a few minutes until they turned and ran in the opposite direction. A very memorable hike and a day in the far North.

[@hootinouts]

Those wolves are incredibly defiant (and hungry) to risk getting clobbered by a bull. Imagine being hit by a locomotive.

[@jasonjackson5696]

It’s amazing at well how & organized the Muskox were at protecting the young ones .... and they were HUGE!

[@wildlifeisthewealthofnatur5457]

Musk ox are actually pretty small compared to Buffaloes and Bisons with the big bull Musk ox weighting a maximum 600kg with 500kg being the average. while females are maximum 400kg.

[@Frisbinator]

Know what was great? The animals. Know what wasn't? The human being.

[@EMMANUEL-zw4hh]

LampRed true

[@raviyaragandla6657]

Trenton yyyyy7

[@lakefeatherss]

Trenton claps True

[@0hnutty455]

lol

[@billrowse2266]

Trenton want to explain?

[@serhiychayka4749]

Cameraman likes himself too much.

[@Gordis57]

Yep ... he needs some dental work done while he's at it with those close ups. >x

[@pearcefamily2599]

Serhiy Chayka I aggr

[@ijustpulledthetrigger5482]

@@Gordis57 I think his teeth are fine

[@user-os5xe7ev5u]

@@ijustpulledthetrigger5482 true

[@olivier3164]

@@Gordis57 EU niggas be like

[@fredachildress3728]

I find these muskox very fascinating, and I would love to see them in person. WOW!!!

[@mihaileugenstefanide5228]

The nature in action ! Beautiful !

[@ShatterTheSkiesAbove]

Love wolves! They're so smart! What a great video!

[@kieranmcelrea7495]

Imagine saying “my wolves”, who does this guy think he is

[@cheezeempire3157]

A professional wildlife film maker

[@sharonified]

Kieran MCElrea Shut up

[@kieranmcelrea7495]

Cheeze Empire yea he is filming wildlife, they could kill him if they wanted to do so he shouldn’t say my wolves stupid

[@kieranmcelrea7495]

Moon Sharon Kim No, what u gonna do now?

[@cheezeempire3157]

Kieran McElrea bro ur just sad at this point get a life fuck face

[@NikSwiftDigs]

Every few minutes the musk ox remember how large they are and just stare down the wolves.

[@nasx618]

The Muskox are well coached. "Whatever happens, stay in formation." Some were tempted to break ranks like the wolves wanted, but they won in the end.

[@viniciuslima9430]

I love when the prey sticks together and give that look to the predators: Back off!!!!! I dare you to touch us!!!!!!

[@animaldude54]

One word to describe this.... AWESOME!

[@pearcefamily2599]

That guy did a great job of recording him

[@skywatcher1972]

This is very good quality video, worthy of the BBC. Some very fine photography. The photographer was never in much danger, neither of these creatures have a reputation for attacking humans. I hope to see more scenes like this in yeas to come, maybe in an "upper Pleistocene Park." Cheers.

[@eugenehammen8656]

What a job... Pure blessing

[@BJ-xy9fx]

such an amazing creature so happy it's one of my animal guides

[@Joy_boy_Gomu]

Everything was so exciting except the camera man showing himself and telling me something which i can imagine!! Stop showing your face!!

[@lslx7120]

S.M A so true..ugly face ugly telling like ppl have no clue what is going down

[@marcusmilton1]

The poor guy... He studies for years, follows his passion, takes on the harsh conditions of nature to bring out this awesome documentary for the world... In the end a couple of whiny bitches on KZbin doesn't like looking at his face... You people are so unempathetic...

[@michaelreilly3513]

You are missing the point. Viewers of a wildlife doco want to watch the wildlife, not a close up of a cameraman's face. Happy to hear him narrating, not happy to see him 'mugging' for the camera.

[@JoseAguilar-hl3ny]

I didn’t mind it at all, sheesh KZbin is full of whiny bitches

[@michaelreilly3513]

That's because you have bad taste.

[@MrSilus2000]

The cameras of the future will allow you to record nature and yourself reacting to nature at the same time.

[@celtickshatriya4306]

Love the wolf stopping for a stretch, looking like oh Muscox I never noticed u there lol.

[@user-io8hk5vl1o]

قال الرسول عليه الصلاة والسلام : " اللهم إني أعوذ بك من زوال نعمتك وتحوِّل عافيتك وفجاءة نقمتك وجميع سخطك" . رواه مسلم

[@mohammadshaikh3551]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The camera man just needs some friends 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@facitenonvictimarum174]

"That was exciting." Translation: "We don't know what happened over the hill because we only have one photographer and no camera drone, so... _That's all Folks_ "

[@haydenlloyd3377]

Unbelievably stunning video. Amazing work.

[@mikemuon]

3:37 that muskox really just shifted gears and thought "You know what? How do you like it?"

[@heeavymetal]

you can see how they survived the ice age,they're well equiped against cold weather and above all "really know how to protect their calves from dangers" !

[@kylepasta]

I love how the only objective in nature is to keep for your young

[@silentassassin1399]

"I am in a very dangerous position.. Its a good thing i have these 3 armed body guards with M-16 Rifles, Hand guns and a lot of bullets ducking below me, and a sniper that of course I will not show you so you will fear for my life." :)

[@elcoyotedesanluis9931]

This kinda sounds like Vietnam being surrounded by the VC

[@skychannel3175]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@megasbastian]

Wow! Such an amazing footage!

[@hanabalaban-pommier2422]

This was great, and I found the addition of the shots of the cameraman interesting, as it put this scenario in the context of human interactions. He was there, so he might as well show it.

[@HarryYV]

I mean, that's what this documentary was about. The wolves end up becoming very trusting of him. Plus we get an insight into how wildlife films are made. And yet people still complain about free stuff...

[@ahoyo3180]

Such amazing content. I wish it were longer than 4 minutes. This type of video would be better if they allowed longer periods of time without commentary, so that the movement of the animals can speak independently a little.

[@wildwithnature7030]

That is excellent teamwork

[@rupommaddyron...7107]

I always loved your video... They are just fantastic... 🤘

[@Howie262]

Look how no one gets left behind, these muskox are like a Roman Testudo always keeping in rank never letting wolves break through. These things should be called "warrior-ox" instead. Amazing corridonation to any standard.

[@cnelsonlv99]

Yea... except one small point. At the end the herd is running away and there are no calves with them.

[@chessguru900]

this guy's videos are always inconclusive especially when it comes to where something is about to happen.

[@luudest]

0:43 „I am in very dangerous position, trapped between the wolves and their prey.“ Literally next sentence: „Now, this could get interesting“

[@exsorcamacho9114]

Rare footage of a cameraman getting a footage of the wild..

[@GoddessOfLightMagee]

Awesome animals they all are! Wow nature❤️🌞✨

[@thehorde3016]

2:08 My yorkie does the exact same stretch all the time. Just shows that dogs are still a little bit wolf

[@Hey-jw3dm]

I luv how the mascows stood their ground against the wolf lol

[@seancourtney9021]

there is an excellent documentary made in Russia showing two scientists spending a winter with musk ox which have been introduced to...sorry not sure where, but I believe it is a remote peninsula in Northern Russia . During the filmed observations you learn how Musk Ox group together in a semi-circle (as we see here), when facing danger.

[@sweetgeorgia70]

I have always been interested in how these films are made and admire the courage and persistence of these film makers. So I absolutely loved that I could see the film maker himself, too.

[@sunnychandel6475]

Same here.

[@a000ab]

I don't know why in these BBC documentaries always one important aspect is convincing the audience that the crew are in huge danger. And always nothing happens to them ...

[@pickleman3706]

And here we have a camera recording a wild cameraman. Beautiful and Magnificent

[@user-ov1ge6gw2t]

Wow!!! Amazing nature!!!!

[@benvasilinda9729]

I’m very very grateful for the footage and the time these guys put in to capture these amazing moments and the commentary is educational as well but I could do without the cameraman being filmed as well. The camera shots are there to make us feel like we are witnessing this ourselves and when the cameraman is being shown it kinda takes that away. Great footage though.

[@Sriram-zc4oo]

0:50 the school when you whip out a chewing gum packet

[@SlangRev1]

The ox defense was impeccable......their style was impregnable

[@hazelsmith5628]

Beautiful animals doing what they do best !

[@Kwebbelfleur1949]

Oh my, my heart was pounding too, so excited. Give us more please. All you're movies are stunning, thank you for all Xxx Kind regards from Holland

[@maartos]

Kwebbelfleur goed verhaal

[@RowanCharlton]

Say hi to Tom from me

[@joshuahutchison1959]

I'll mmm fg:ggggtgygyyygggggggggyggggggggghjhhhjiioj in gfffffffgfffcgfyftxt yvy6cgycggyyi8u

[@myumeh4245]

This is the first time I've seen Muskox run away from wolves when they have calves. They usually form a Circle of sorts with their heads outward and the calves in the middle of the circle.

[@DSWood358]

I adore Muskox and Buffalo, "majesty on the hoof." God favors the Brave.

[@mikekemble958]

thanks, great documentary, no faults

[@marteenie7189]

i actually enjoyed the camera man’s appearances. i am interested in wildlife photography and this shows his side of the story. we usually only see the beautiful footage but i want to see how it’s done :)

[@nishaismail]

Can I be his assistant!! He has the best job in the world!!

[@clairejeaed1739]

Nisha Ismail best and also a very dangerous one

[@animaldude54]

Ikr I’m becoming a zoologist when I grow up

[@anonymouscheeses]

What best job showing himself like a model

[@mrazik131]

he is alone eating can food, drinking who knows what, it look amazing but its not all that glamorous...

[@flt528]

Great footage but we could do without the selfies.

[@qhurbagha8474]

What a captured moment.

[@krankyargentavis4791]

Everyone’s on about the cameraman’s close ups be greatful that you have footage of these amazing animals

[@shreya2789]

*YES*

[@criskp6861]

I actually liked that they showed the camera mans reaction. It is amazing work and he deserves some recognition. ImThe commentary kind of makes you apreciate the moments more

[@jjplays4036]

I agree some people complain about the stupidest things

[@tapilyuf]

Every person needs a calm and peaceful life. 🌳🌲💚👍

[@heitorsantos7046]

The Musk Ox it's alived since Glacial Era !!

[@cnelsonlv99]

Really disappointing when you are watching a chase in which wolves are stalking a herd that is trying to protect their young, and it culminates with the cameraman focusing on the herd getting away, but the 3 calves are gone, and no explanation of what happened to them. That's wildlife footage failure!

[@Deykhan]

I know this is a late reply, but at the end the "herd" we saw was only a smaller portion of the full herd. It was just the adults that were giving the rest cover while they ran, then it was their time to run too. The calves are with the rest of the adults and while we don't get to see that, I doubt the 3 wolves would have taken down 4+ adults and 3 calves!

[@rahimzidane2470]

the guy with the camera ruined everything

[@Argumemnon]

He also filmed everything. So I guess it's even.

[@sorayamartini11]

the show named Snow Wolf Family And Me not SNOW WOLF FAMILY

[@iz_no_good]

finally some prey that knows how to defend itself against predators. Water buffalo'es could learn a lot from Muskox'es

[@persebra]

The oxen looked like moving couches! hahaha. Smart couches though. Smart couches though, the wolves were trying to make them run and snap at the heels of the one trailing behind the rest but they were not able to do that with the bulls standing ground, letting the wolves past them, them come up behind the wolves, breaking their concentration. soooo cool.

[@highbeedigitals7189]

Everything went well until the guy showed his face

[@thedwightguy]

I've seen my small cattle herd do those "Musk OX" maneuvers on domestic dogs. But was I surprised. Obviously at night they had dealt with canines before; it was well co=ordinated, especially my bull and the four senior mother cows. They had a plan, and stuck to it.

[@zainvincent9646]

Amazing footage

[@finduzzle2991]

The Muskox's running sounds like Thunder breaking down.

[@Askthepharmacist]

This documentary was about the man and then Muskox and wolfs showed up

[@notsohandytim5090]

Seriously rugged. Makes me want to be a part of it in the wild, but glad I don't need to.

[@SemmyRace]

Awesome documentary

[@mogorrilla6873]

Together we are strong

[@Atouk]

"A haird of Muskox." Allow me to translate: "A herd of muskoxen."

[@Loch_Ness_Changer_Of_Ways]

Top ten anime battles

[@chasmurphy1227]

Romulus is an ultra dank wolf name, nice one

[@8Georgie]

Great and lucky....Thank you for being there :) what a coincidence.

[@robertkalema9264]

Wolves formation was not on point... Big up to the herd

[@johig4378]

The camera guy tries to make this about himself with his "Oh My gods". And who wants to see him anyway?

[@pangerlenis4569]

I love Muskox!!!

[@yokeshkaliaperumal2012]

That's a fluffy doggy ❤️

[@Lovedrawing1]

YOU CAN'T STOP THERE. WHAT HAPPENED? DID THEY CATCH ANY?

[@hyzercreek]

No they all starved to death

[@numbereight886]

hyzercreek - A helicopter flew over and a fund manager blew the beasts brains out so he could hang their horns on the wall of his NY penthouse apartment.

[@jasonpeng5798]

Number Eight 😂😂😂

[@RapTapTap]

Number Eight cooool.

[@hkrsescort]

Pay a TV licence in UK or a fee and you can see it all! This is the point of these 4/5min clips. Money grabbing

[@LokiHiddlestone13]

hahah he's sucha fanboy ;D

[@tjv1516]

With teamwork you can do anything 👍🏼😊

[@indramehta2171]

Lovely and exciting.what a fantastic camera work. Going to all such places and making a film.My salutations.