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National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea
Director: Nicolas Noxon, Robert Guenette, Bert Haanstra, Ed Spiegel (II), Barbara Jampel
Product Group: Video
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
ISBN: 6304475225
EAN: 9786304475225
UPC: 727994515555
VHS Tape
Running Time: 60 minutes
Original Release Date: 1993-01-01
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: 1997-06-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
SKU: V1884
Condition: Very Good
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Editorial Reviews
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Description
Throughout every ocean on earth, killer whales are the masters of the sea. Like wolves on land, these fearsome predators often hunt in packs, working together to snare their next meal. You'll journey around the globe to see their extraordinary hunting techniques in action. Plunge beneath the waves to watch the whales round up schools of herring, which they stun with flicks of their powerful tails. Discover the whales "playing with their food" - tossing their prey around in a frenzied game that hones their hunting skills. And witness the amazing spectacle of these huge whales hurling themselves onto the beach to snatch their unsuspecting prey. You'll gain a new appreciation for these magnificent creatures as you come face-to-face with KILLER WHALES: WOLVES OF THE SEA.
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Amazon.com
They don't call them killer whales for nothing. In National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea, narrated by the great David Attenborough, you'll see pods of these great beasts work together to capture prey, much like their distant cousins the wolves. Incredible close-up footage of orcas playing, learning to hunt, practicing, and making their kills all across the globe brings them to life as never before. Do they really launch themselves onto the shore to grab a hapless snack? See for yourself--and gain a vivid appreciation for their appetites and skills. While your jaw drops at their fearsome agility, you'll also be learning about their migratory and other behaviors from scientists who observe them daily and strive to increase our understanding of their needs for survival. They may not be as cute and cuddly as you once thought, but thanks to Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea, they will certainly earn your respect. --Rob Lightner
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Customer Reviews
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Excellent Documentary on Coastal Killer Whale Behavior
Rating  (4)
Date: 2004-02-12
2 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This video is an excellent documentary that covers a variety of killer whale populations in various coastal environs around the world. Here you'll see killer whales who individually chase salmon off the coast of the Pacific northwest, and others who join into larger groups to use cooperative techniques for catching herring off the coast of Norway; in the southern hemisphere, you'll see groups that hunt for elephant seal on island beaches in the southern Indian ocean, and others that use similar techniques to catch sea lions on the beaches of Argentina. In between the hunting scenes, there is footage of these whales enjoying social interaction or pebble massages, along with brief discussions from various scientists that study these intriguing creatures.Because these seagoing mammals are so different from ourselves, it is difficult to empathize with their behavior or understand their intelligence. By illustrating how killer whales have developed a variety of techniques to survive in a variety of environments, and how they pass along these techniques to their young through example and training, this video does a good job of bridging the gap between them and us.
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Excellent documentary
Rating  (5)
Date: 2003-02-08
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a brilliant documentary capturing the breath-taking killer whales in all its glory. The whale's hunt for salmon and seals around the world is captured by awesome cinematography. Furthermore,the film goes into detail discussing thw whale's social grouping and its intelligence. In short, this is a must-have for killer whale lovers and anyone else interested in nature.
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Excellent documentary
Rating (5)
Date: 2003-02-08
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is a brilliant documentary capturing the breath-taking killer whales in all its glory. The whale's hunt for salmon and seals around the world is captured by spectacular footage. Furthermore, the film goes into detail discussing the whale's social grouping and its intelligence. In short, this is a must-have for killer whale lovers and anyone else interested in nature.
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4 and a half though
Rating (4)
Date: 2002-07-29
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
This film is not just for children,but for everybody in this land! It tells about many killer whales and what they eat and do! It also shows you some terrific scenes of underwater places!! In great conclusion,the movie is quite nice and entertaining!
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A+ Film about Killer Whales
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-04-29
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
I bought this documentary for myself and my 3-year old boy, who loves to watch any sort of sea-life! There are lots of scenes of killer whales all clear in and terrific color. In addition to images of the whales there are many other scenes of various other sea-life. My son and I highly recommend this film!
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