The cunning tactics behind an orca's whale kidnapping
In short: Witness a remarkable display of predatory strategy as killer whales use manipulative techniques to capture a humpback whale calf.
Taken from the 2024 series 'Mammals', this footage captures the ingenuity of orcas as they employ deceptive tactics to kidnap a young humpback whale. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the film explores the survival strategies of mammals across the globe, from frozen landscapes to searing deserts, while highlighting the immense challenges these creatures face in a rapidly changing world.
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