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    In the Guangxi province of China, fisherman use trained cormorants to help them catch fish from the Li river. A noose tied around the birds' necks to stop them swallowing any fish they may catch. Extraordinary clip from the BBC's Wild China series. Visit www.bbcearth.com for all the latest animal news and wildlife videos and watch more high quality videos on the BBC Earth CZcams channel
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Komentáře • 379

  • @gsvkck
    @gsvkck Před 9 lety +247

    The bird at the end was like: Price of doing business -_-

  • @1mrbremos
    @1mrbremos Před 10 lety +126

    These birds still look and sound a lot like dinosaurs... Amazing.

    • @cameronspahn7906
      @cameronspahn7906 Před 4 lety +15

      Because they are😉

    • @slooob23
      @slooob23 Před 3 lety +22

      You've heard a dinosaur before?😃

    • @Number-bj1yn
      @Number-bj1yn Před 3 lety +5

      @@slooob23 Was thinking the same.

    • @kinkane5566
      @kinkane5566 Před 2 lety +4

      @@Number-bj1yn Me too... I guess they must've watched Jurassic Park of course...

    • @kadag2968
      @kadag2968 Před rokem +2

      @@slooob23 lol I was just about to asked that haha i

  • @Dimidius2
    @Dimidius2 Před 11 lety +80

    Eh they give them enough of the catch to keep the healthy and strong, give them shelter, veterinary treatment, protect them from any natural predators and probably provide them with an increased chance to mate than in the wild considering the benefits of having more trained comorants to employ. There's probably a good amount of affection between fisherman and bird too much the same as with equestrians. That's a better deal than many nations working class humans get.

  • @pukulu
    @pukulu Před 10 lety +97

    It's surprising how big the fish are that the cormorants can catch. I expected them to be much smaller, like sardines or smelt.

  • @devanshtandon00
    @devanshtandon00 Před 9 lety +74

    I laughed so hard at the end when the guy was like 'HA HA HO HO YABBERDABBERDOOO'

  • @ShoaibquaziIndia
    @ShoaibquaziIndia Před 3 lety +8

    Appreciate camera man to shoot perfect underwater shots

  • @xinglinjiang4952
    @xinglinjiang4952 Před 10 lety +33

    I should try to train a craw to pick neighbour's flower

  • @jamiefoyers2800
    @jamiefoyers2800 Před 2 lety +12

    They had this on Ray Mears the other week. Fascinating how the birds and the humans have this relationship with each other and work together to get the fish. Trust the Beeb to call the birds "slaves!". Might have known!.

    • @jamescricketson9464
      @jamescricketson9464 Před 2 lety +5

      BBC arse holes as usual
      "the TV licence payers are in effect... Victims of extortion"

  • @jeant.2851
    @jeant.2851 Před 7 lety +295

    -Even the birds in China are good at math ):

    • @shahkhan73
      @shahkhan73 Před 5 lety +9

      Hahahahahaha funny joke but a little racist but funny

    • @fernandozapot6588
      @fernandozapot6588 Před 5 lety

      Haha ha ha ha

    • @tristonong7049
      @tristonong7049 Před 5 lety +4

      As an Asian I am laughing my head off 😂

    • @kingloo6407
      @kingloo6407 Před 5 lety +11

      Shah Khan, it’s not racist it’s a compliment and it’s true. Asian are good in math.

    • @harambo8660
      @harambo8660 Před 4 lety

      😂

  • @cyriljacob4839
    @cyriljacob4839 Před 5 lety +12

    Ending is superb😂😂😂😂

  • @MulliganGambler
    @MulliganGambler Před 11 lety +11

    Amazing what man and animal can achieve together.

  • @blazingbbq4800
    @blazingbbq4800 Před 6 lety +33

    2:55
    HA HA HO HO EYAAAUGH

    • @chinzin6464
      @chinzin6464 Před 5 lety +9

      He actually said
      "Hey, hey, hey, HEY! COME BACK!"
      But lmao HA HA HO HO EYAAAURGH

  • @JocelynRomanjosoroman72
    @JocelynRomanjosoroman72 Před 10 lety +107

    Very creative, eco-friendly and artistic way of fishing. I never thought my Chinese figurine of the fishing Chinese with ducks in his bamboo raft would have a story such this until my brother showed this to me.

    • @alex-chan4715
      @alex-chan4715 Před 6 lety +19

      They're cormorants, not ducks. They're not even related.

    • @ak74lol
      @ak74lol Před 2 lety

      @@alex-chan4715 true.

    • @aidanwoodford8195
      @aidanwoodford8195 Před 2 lety +1

      The birds are slaves though how is that any more eco-friendly then regular fishing?

    • @River-ov4ni
      @River-ov4ni Před rokem +12

      @@aidanwoodford8195 they aren't slaves lol, they serve exactly the same as a hunting dog. Like dogs, they help humans catch prey and we reward them with food. They are men's best friend. And this is definitely more eco-friendly than fishing with nets because you can only catch a few fish a day. Its way more sustainable.

    • @crowjones78
      @crowjones78 Před rokem

      @@aidanwoodford8195 how stupid and brainwashed do you need to be to think working animals are slaves

  • @b2j135
    @b2j135 Před 4 lety +19

    Where my Pokemon fans at? You know why you're here lol

  • @FullmetalAngyl
    @FullmetalAngyl Před 8 lety +12

    Loved the ending!

  • @LeadsunSolarLight
    @LeadsunSolarLight Před 11 lety +7

    I have been there for a few times, I love there a lot. Environment friendly.

  • @robbymartin1447
    @robbymartin1447 Před rokem +3

    Believe me, these birds are treated family. They are loved, revered. I bet you couldn't buy one from them.

  • @dadeskr
    @dadeskr Před 10 lety +50

    Loved the one at the end - naughty cormorant. I far more prefer this relationship between fisherman and 'fisherbird' than the western one which is just for the former to kill the latter :), we can learn something from the guys in this vid.

  • @rayhopkins5324
    @rayhopkins5324 Před 7 lety +5

    didn't any of you read ping growing up? that was a fabulous children's book

  • @trppo
    @trppo Před 5 lety +7

    This is truly green farming :)

  • @Peppermint1
    @Peppermint1 Před 4 lety +1

    Fish was like "And I have been told to stay home"

  • @Sharon7557
    @Sharon7557 Před 9 lety +5

    Simply amazing!

  • @justgoodies
    @justgoodies Před 12 lety +1

    Rhett McLaughlin's angst after watching this on Netflix brought me here! Now you've hooked me up with this series, Rhett! XD

  • @EmpirealDemocracy
    @EmpirealDemocracy Před 5 měsíci

    I love when he said that they will simply withdraw labor if not rewarded. Bird strike.

  • @hunterexyzeng3340
    @hunterexyzeng3340 Před 7 lety +76

    I prefer using "Pets" instead of "Slaves "

  • @mazda_rt24-p
    @mazda_rt24-p Před 3 lety

    The fish like "Ey what you doin leave me alone"

  • @GreatJinjonator
    @GreatJinjonator Před rokem

    This is less “fishing with birds” and more “how to interrupt the circle of life and profit from it”

  • @akoseenash6866
    @akoseenash6866 Před 3 lety

    Lahat ng mga hayop sa mundo ay may pakinabang ❣️

  • @aningamoses
    @aningamoses Před rokem +2

    This is fascinating

  • @lueusilv
    @lueusilv Před 9 lety

    Fantástico!

  • @taah9999
    @taah9999 Před 12 lety

    قمة الابداااااااااع رهييييييب

  • @valdez1206
    @valdez1206 Před 4 lety

    Thanks reddit. This was truly remarkable

  • @jacobgoldenofficial4321
    @jacobgoldenofficial4321 Před 5 lety +1

    I like it at the end when the bird steals the big one

  • @DAVID1971321
    @DAVID1971321 Před 12 lety

    مرحباً. الظاهر دوانية الحداقين بالصين صكت على دوانية الحداقين بالكويت والشباب يحدقون بالحيشان بنفس الطريقة.لوووووول.والسلام لأهله.

  • @pgtmg624
    @pgtmg624 Před 11 lety +36

    The birds are slaves! Give me a break then all working pets are slaves.

    • @tannerbruning868
      @tannerbruning868 Před 3 lety +13

      Not exactly, the animals usually get more out of that’s arrangement then they would otherwise, that’s the difference between a symbiotic relationship and a parasitic one, give and take, in the case of working animals they get more food then they would normally and protection from predators, in exchange for a portion of their food going to humans, similar to how an ox pecked gets free food and protection while the ox gets a parasite cleaning,

    • @pgtmg624
      @pgtmg624 Před 3 lety +2

      @@tannerbruning868 Hi, Sorry I was just trolling a BBC spin on this video. Thank you for offering a thoughtful opinion.You are clearly a noble person to do it in the comments section. I do agree with you.

    • @czuo
      @czuo Před 3 lety +2

      @@tannerbruning868 thats overgeneralization, there is no such thing as "usually get more. or get less.", numerous animals have been trained to work (for human) through out all civilizations, they werent slaves, surely aint pets, it is a simple matter of survival. the word συνβίωση simply means to co-exist, literally.

    • @mikelights8106
      @mikelights8106 Před rokem +1

      It was a joke lol

    • @Bobi-ow6ou
      @Bobi-ow6ou Před rokem +1

      We are all slaves to the system

  • @kevincui1631
    @kevincui1631 Před 5 lety +44

    Typical BBC. Ironically, Fish helping Chinese farmers is called slaves, while Huskies pulling sleds in Alaska or Europe is called friendship and loyalty. Lol ;)))

    • @tannerbruning868
      @tannerbruning868 Před 3 lety +3

      The dog usually gets something it wouldn’t have had gotten otherwise, the dog gets food in exchange for labor, the bird captures all the fish yet only gets a portion of it, what does the human give the bird in exchange?

    • @tannerbruning868
      @tannerbruning868 Před 3 lety +1

      The Child Of The Corn it’s not a fair share tho, the bird dos literally all the work, although you could argue the bird is given a safe nesting friend and protection from predators, as well as access to better fishing spots,

    • @avonavians2860
      @avonavians2860 Před rokem +1

      Dogs are just so friendly and social that they don't complain when they get the shorter end of the stick.

    • @avonavians2860
      @avonavians2860 Před rokem

      @@tannerbruning868 Well, the bird does have a higher chance of survival compared to wild birds, since the people will probably kill any animal that messes with their fishing tools.

    • @PM2024-
      @PM2024- Před 7 měsíci

      u need a trigger warning?? lighten up ⬆️

  • @christophercramer4007
    @christophercramer4007 Před 25 dny

    It seems Double-crested cormorants are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), so I’ll be unable to try this technique myself.

  • @omry6
    @omry6 Před 12 lety

    قمة الذكاء

  • @youtubister
    @youtubister Před 11 lety +1

    2:50 :)
    A fantastic series this, "Wild China".

  • @laddsrex
    @laddsrex Před 12 lety

    هذا استخدام طيب للعقل وبأقل مجهود دون الحاجة للغوص وراء السمك
    أعجبتني الحركة

  • @curiouspantrea
    @curiouspantrea Před rokem

    I heard the birds are their 'comrades' 😅

  • @khoamaianh3353
    @khoamaianh3353 Před 2 lety

    I once in a while return for the fish seeking missles :D, love them ;)

  • @Plague_Doc22
    @Plague_Doc22 Před 13 lety +3

    This epic as hell
    Nature using Nature to attack Nature (Humans using birds to attack fish) lol

  • @TMonthespot
    @TMonthespot Před 5 lety

    Wow.....amazing

  • @aahantiwari1366
    @aahantiwari1366 Před 7 lety +3

    I like this and I sure would like to try it but the bad thing about this is them picking them up by their necks and the knot in their neck I don't think they can swallow a fish that big

  • @J-Rod91
    @J-Rod91 Před 2 lety

    I came here from an episode of Good Mythical Morning. Specifically season 1 episode “Eating Chinese Hornets for Breakfast.”

  • @matthewlee8667
    @matthewlee8667 Před rokem

    "fish seeking missiles"

  • @drCasey555
    @drCasey555 Před 12 lety +1

    this was in amazing race!!

  • @fmazoon
    @fmazoon Před 12 lety

    سبحان الله قمه في الروعه ...

  • @vhogunk80
    @vhogunk80 Před 11 lety +1

    amazing

  • @SeveClimaste15
    @SeveClimaste15 Před 12 lety

    extraordinary!

  • @mariaann4189
    @mariaann4189 Před rokem

    Wow Amayzing Old Man🙏🏽☝️❤️

  • @Number-bj1yn
    @Number-bj1yn Před 3 lety +1

    Basically the birds do all the work.

  • @samimanan
    @samimanan Před 12 lety

    Great idea!

  • @Pavme
    @Pavme Před měsícem

    That is very cool and interesting!! I was just reading about it in Amy Tan's novel "The Joy Luck Club" for school. It's surprisingly a very good book and the author described the fishing very well!

  • @thekamchannel
    @thekamchannel Před 11 lety +2

    lol the end was funny

  • @drask1988
    @drask1988 Před 11 lety

    when i saw the szene with the whole group hunting one fish, i couldn´t stop thinking about velociraptors

  • @xiaoliu3397
    @xiaoliu3397 Před 5 lety +1

    I see same thing in my hometown when I was a child. But noone does it now

  • @irondmax
    @irondmax Před 13 lety +1

    i was there in that place.......its a beautiful place.
    no fish left in the river.......

  • @gocpng4699
    @gocpng4699 Před 5 lety

    Pleasure To See Nature In Action

  • @um1212_
    @um1212_ Před 8 měsíci

    I am creating things in my life thanks for the dope clip ❤

  • @taichitao85
    @taichitao85 Před 2 lety

    Wish polar bear are this easy to tame for hunting and fishing as well

  • @AmazingIsScience
    @AmazingIsScience Před 3 lety

    ...cormorants can keep a tally of the fish they catch...

  • @leasebergfladstad167
    @leasebergfladstad167 Před 3 měsíci

    I didn't know birds like cormorant get existed that way when will get fish. 2:25

  • @lewisevans4655
    @lewisevans4655 Před 2 lety +3

    I swear to god everything Asian is good at Math

  • @silliepooh
    @silliepooh Před 13 lety

    that's how the Japanese does too, but the man in the documentary didn't have to tie the birds' neck. search for this video. I'm not sure which part it is, but I think it's at the end of this one here. Satoyama (narrated by David Attenborough) 1/6

  • @MegaG15
    @MegaG15 Před 13 lety

    1:29 ''Cyaaa fellas! HA!''

  • @GustavoQ8OnLine
    @GustavoQ8OnLine Před 12 lety

    awesome idea

  • @starkitty14
    @starkitty14 Před 13 lety

    Very cool.

  • @ro7narjes
    @ro7narjes Před 12 lety +1

    ماشاء الله عليهم يقدرون يدبرون امورهم

  • @TieOneOnFishingProd
    @TieOneOnFishingProd Před 12 lety

    i think this is awesome and smart

  • @olivier662
    @olivier662 Před 3 lety

    I had to watch this for home work._.

  • @rajsha7606
    @rajsha7606 Před 8 lety

    wonderful to see video clip

  • @diamondchain1
    @diamondchain1 Před 12 lety

    that is smart as hell!

  • @mjfillon
    @mjfillon Před 13 lety

    the bird that ate the good fish in the end is gonna get it.

  • @user-gy1xp5fg3b
    @user-gy1xp5fg3b Před 4 lety +1

    Thats genius

  • @rob864guy
    @rob864guy Před 4 lety

    That's a bunch of good birds. Ahh I love ducks!

  • @spjr99
    @spjr99 Před 2 lety +2

    They are totally slaves. Except for the fact they receive better food, nutrition, shelter, and social interaction than all other birds. Also, they are not doomed to die a slow death which is common for 90 percent of animals

  • @leotregnaghi
    @leotregnaghi Před 13 lety

    sin palabras...

  • @J-Rod91
    @J-Rod91 Před 2 lety

    I came here from an episode of Good Mythical Morning. Specifically season 1 episode 4 titled “Chinese Hornets for Breakfast.”

  • @keegandayify
    @keegandayify Před 11 lety

    Nice fishermen hats

  • @aminrossignol7062
    @aminrossignol7062 Před 10 lety +2

    Awesome !!

  • @Shadovvdoctor
    @Shadovvdoctor Před 13 lety

    that is so awesome =O

  • @H_Aekkapong
    @H_Aekkapong Před 13 lety

    nice!

  • @nochannel1000
    @nochannel1000 Před 11 lety +1

    Correct! Besides, we can see that those birds aren't tied down or something. They are free to leave anytime, but they choose to live with their masters. In fact, it was said in the video that they will leave if their master if they are not being paid well. So I think they have a better life and a better job with benefits and privileges that I myself am not getting from my company. Haha

  • @Engalattar
    @Engalattar Před 12 lety

    smart!!!

  • @artsabah
    @artsabah Před 12 lety

    اعجبني الحاجة ام الاختراع

  • @pgtmg624
    @pgtmg624 Před 11 lety

    Great show though

  • @shadowrow5601
    @shadowrow5601 Před rokem

    I want a trained cormorant. Where can i get?

  • @zedany24
    @zedany24 Před 12 lety

    الله أكبر
    علم الانسان كيف يستفيد من الطير في صيد بالبر وبالبحر

  • @Alhrbie
    @Alhrbie Před 12 lety

    ياجماعه الفوتشوب برنامج مخصص لتحرير الصور ماله داااعي بالفيديو .. البرامج المتخصصه لتزوير الفيديو كثيره من امثلتها الباوربوينت والماسنجر وغيرها .. انتبهو ولاتلخبطو ع غيركم ...

  • @Draken_Entertainment
    @Draken_Entertainment Před 12 lety

    China, My home, My life, My destiny, My love. I love China ~ !

  • @ahg555
    @ahg555 Před 12 lety

    Gooooooooood

  • @TheMajnonha7
    @TheMajnonha7 Před 12 lety

    وما اوتيتم من العلم الا قليلا

  • @Naoom1382
    @Naoom1382 Před 12 lety

    صبحان الله
    علم الانسان ما لم يعلم

  • @dhaifalrahman
    @dhaifalrahman Před 12 lety

    عجيب

  • @tom-y1520
    @tom-y1520 Před 3 lety +5

    Carbon free fishing. Symbiosis at its best. No wonder you said the river was one of the cleanest. Human intelligence👍

    • @lanerocha8180
      @lanerocha8180 Před 2 lety

      well what do you think causes other rivers to be polluted lol it’s human activity

  • @trivuong
    @trivuong Před 12 lety

    now i know how to make those bird catch first for me :D

  • @deborahharris2962
    @deborahharris2962 Před 2 lety

    The Li.

  • @nouramind
    @nouramind Před 12 lety

    طريقه بدائيه وفعاله ومفيده للبيئه