Narrated by Jessica Tandy, this visually stunning documentary shows phenomenal encounters never before captured on film. Whales are enormous, powerful creatures with extraordinary grace and intelligence. They are masters of a watery realm where they have existed for more than 30 million years. Filmed in 15 locations off the coasts of five continents, this affords a comprehensive look at whales (Blue, Sperm, Right, Beluga, Bottle-nosed whale and their small relatives the dolphin) and their environment. Guided by one of the world’s leading Cetacean experts, Dr. Roger Payne, a team of underwater cameramen reveal the mysteries of whale song, their sophisticated navigation techniques, their remarkable intelligence and affectionate social behaviour emphasising that they really are the gentle giants of the deep.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
305119
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Aquatic mammals
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)