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Ocean Giants: Deep Thinkers

Dolphin Mud Walls

In the shallows of Florida Bay, the fish can be very difficult to catch. Dolphins solve the problem by creating V-shaped walls of mud,a fish trap. Caught in the jaws of the trap, the fish have no where to go, except up.

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Ocean Giants: Deep Thinkers

Bubble Play

What will a group of dolphins make of the silvery rings of air produced by a bubble machine? In this video, scientists carry out an experiment that examines at dolphin play and creativity.

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Ocean Giants: Voices of the Sea

On the Hunt for Herring

On the hunt for herring, killer whales use a herding call to cause discomfort and confusion for a school of herring, making the fish easy targets for a meal.

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Ocean Giants: Giant Lives

The Oldest Mammal on the Planet

There are some estimates that Bowhead Whales could be over 200 years old, making them one of the oldest animals on the planet.

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Ocean Giants: Giant Lives

Visit from an Infant Sperm Whale

An infant sperm whale, separated from its mother, swims remarkably close to cameraman Doug Allan, and as it approaches, calls out with a series of loud coda clicks.

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Ocean Giants: Giant Lives

The Mating Marathon

A group of male humpback whales compete for the affection of a female. After the female leaves and the mating marathon ends, the overlooked males engage in some surprising behavior.

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