The biological necessity of staying connected in the open ocean
In short: Watch as a sea otter family navigates the perilous waves of the open ocean. This footage explores how these marine mammals use unique social behaviors to survive constant environmental threats.
This segment from Spy In The Wild Series 2 uses lifelike spy creatures to infiltrate and observe animal communities. It focuses on the survival strategies of sea otters, specifically examining how they maintain group cohesion against the dangers of the open water.
The series broader explores the mechanics of mass gatherings in the animal kingdom, investigating why animals congregate for specific events and how these social structures help them cope with shifting seasons and a changing climate.
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