How Antarctica’s Cutest Baby Seals Grow Up I Antarctic Extremes
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- čas přidán 4. 02. 2020
- Penguin lovers, take note: Baby Weddell seals might actually be cutest animals in all of Antarctica (and we’re talking a continent the size of the United States and Mexico combined).
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Inhabiting the Ross Sea-as far south as McMurdo Sound-Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) have the most southerly distribution of any mammal on Earth. Scientists began studying a breeding population of Weddell seals in 1968 and quickly found out these pinnipeds don’t always have it easy. Giving birth and raising young is particularly challenging in Antarctica’s extreme conditions, forcing Weddell moms and pups to bear sub-zero temperatures and prevailing winds. How do they manage to do it so gracefully? (OK: they’re admittedly way more graceful in the water than on land.) To find out, NOVA hosts Caitlin and Arlo travel to an Antarctic Weddell seal colony during pupping season. Once there, they meet with seal biologist Jay Rotella-and the downright adorable newborn seals he studies.
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Hosted by Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez
Editor/Digital Associate Producer: Arlo Pérez
Producer: Caitlin Saks
Field Director/Cinematographer: Zachary Fink
Executive Producer: Julia Cort
Coordinating Producer: Elizabeth Benjes
Project Director: Pamela Rosenstein
Post Production: Jay Colamaria
Production Assistance: Matthew Buckley, Emily Pattison, Sean Cuddihy
Audio Mix: Heart Punch Studio
Director of Audience Development: Dante Graves
Senior Digital Producer: Ari Daniel
Audience Engagement Editor: Sukee Bennett
Outreach Manager: Gina Varamo
Special thanks to the United States Antarctic Program
Additional Footage: Alasdair Turner, Jay Rotella, Jean Pennycook, Jesse DeVoe, Mary Lynn Price, McMurdo Oceanographic Observatory, Paul Cziko, Robert Robbins, Steven Rupp
Music: APM, Axletree/Free Music Archive
National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Additional funding is provided by the NOVA Science Trust.
Major funding for this project is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the Heising-Simons Foundation, The Kendeda Fund, the George D. Smith Fund, and the Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1713552. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Footage of seals was obtained under the authority of NMFS MMPA permit nos.1032-1917, 17236, & 21158
© WGBH Educational Foundation 2020
Underwater: *beeps clicks and chirps*
On land: "EEEEEGGG!!"
Cameron B The only reason they come out from the water is to constantly look for eggs, so that’s why whenever they get back on land, they say.. “EEEEEEGGGGGG!!”
Don't forget Fish'b
You mean ‘Fibsh’ ‘leggg’ ಥ_ಥ
mibph
"AAAAAAAAAAA"
"egg"
"Seal-iously excited"
"Crack connoisseur"
Whoever is in charge of those descriptions deserves a raise
I wholeheartedly agree 😂
I agree 😂😂
Arlo does the editing right? So I'm going to assume he gave himself that title lmaoooo
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2:39
Jay : So it'll go from about the size of a second grader to an NfL football playet in 30 days
Adult seal : Yeah...
Correction:player
😂😂😂 “YAAAAAH!!”
Lmfao im dying😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂 omfg
"You know, it's really beautiful if you ignore all the poop and blood."
Arlo's words of wisdom
It's also applicable to many situations!
this feels like something you could only find in high pay documentary subscription services, I'm so glad you're making it so accesible!! thank you!
I thought the same thing! I watched the first episode and kept thinking I was going to hit a paywall, but nope! I love it and hope it does well!
That's what public broadcasting should be.
Do you people not know that 4k cameras are just extremely accessible and way cheaper now. Jfc boomers
Outstanding story telling by two outstanding hosts!
"everyone has an idea what Antarctica looks like"
everyone: yeah ice
flat earthers: THICC WALL WITH MAFIA PENGUINS
Lmao
@Squidtastic OWO *y e s*
We could watch those baby seals for hours!
YES almost as adorable as a sea otter pup
Fantastic pictures...far closer than I have ever managed to get to a seal colony.
Yes, they are so sweet,PBS. I wonder whether those people who made the video actually saw the Aurora Australia (Southern Lights) there?
Even the spheals in pokemon
2:37 So it will grow from the size of a second grader to a nfl football player in about a month
Seal mom:YEAUUUUUUHH
I can’t be the only one that forgot that seals poop
You forget animals poop all the time
It’s-
It’s human nature
Over-Reactive Kitty-Melon no just seals, I mean when was the last time you saw a seal poop. I didn’t necessarily “forget” I just never thought about it.
i assumed they did it in water.
Yeah, National Geographic never shows the poop. So much for raw nature.
I always thought the rainbow thing that always fades and fades away was the poop..
As a currently breastfeeding mother, my mind was blown a bit by the growth rate of those seals. That's amazing! 😯
I know! And it was the most adorable thing to watch... we had to cut it down substantially for the episode, but we just sat there for maybe 20 mins watching "Arlo" breastfeed.
@@caitlinsaks4910It was really uncomfortable to have you stare at me for 20 minutes but 🤷🏼♂️
@@caitlinsaks4910 are you guys ever going to release any of that edited footage? Like maybe put I all together in a longer documentary.
I would have the hardest time filming and editing stuff like that. Not because it would b3 unenjoyable or anything. But because I wouldn't want to edit out ANYTHING! I would have the hardest time deciding which clips are just slightly more awesome than the others. So I have a lot of respect for what you guys do. Im glad you guys do what you do. Thanks for taking the journey and sharing ir with us all!
@@kari7403 It was indeed hard to cut. We spent A LOT of time in the edit room staring at baby seals!
@@ArloPerez lol
Underwater: *super cool alien and space sounds*
Abovewater: EEEEEEEGPH! MIBPH! LEGPH!
I'm sorry but the *arlo's crack* gets me everytime
😂😂😂😂😂😂
There's something so strikingly poignant about the scene with the newborn seal. It just sums up so much about life; the hostile environment, the gritty reality of birth (with the blood and poop included, standing out against the white ice), but also the tender first moments of a mother welcoming her new baby into the world. Even in this hostile environment, there's a seal pup feeling safe and loved and protected at a home with no predators, cuddling with their mother. There's such stark contrast with the bright red blood against the ice, and also between one of the coldest and harshest environments on earth and the sacred comfort and innocence of a carefree childhood. It's absolutely beautiful, moving, and full of meaning that speaks to my soul.
you just described what I think most people felt or thought at watching this!! Thank You
Yours are beautiful words
OMG, these seals are soooo precious-except for all the poop!
Just like people lol
@@lmeza1983 eh i dont think any humans are precious, ngl. not even me lol
@Ghost Simon Riley i preferr not to be eaten by a human. i rather get drowned or something else
The part with the mom trying to get the pup in the water was adorable.
"Crack Connoisseur" has so many possible connotations, each of them worse than the last 😂
Meanwhile.
Friend: Whats that?
Me: Hugging pillows
Sent here from Deep Look (as they told me to inform you about😏)
Really cool documentary! This channel deserves many more subscribers.
I came here because of DEEP PEEPS!!!!!
WELCOME DEEP PEEPS
The moment when the baby seal gets so close to the camera is SO cute!!!!!!!!
I miss being in Antarctica! Such a breathtaking place.
Ooo! What did you do there?
@@IntrepidFraidyCat I worked in Transportation and Logistics--my last few seasons I worked getting the science groups equipment for their research.
@@cindyfosterowens223 Sounds interesting...especially in a place like that.
You guys!! This is really beautiful. Proud of you, Caitlin and Arlo.
Seal's faces are my sanity manager during this quarantine
I love that the documentary is filled with humour and has a personal touch. It's not something that you always see in these types of documentaries.
2:03 excuse me while I bawl my eyes out over this seal 😩😭😭😭
I love Weddell seals, they make such a strange a beautiful sound under the ice
This has become my favorite series to watch during my lunchbreaks. I find this continent so fascinating that I have recurring dreams about Antarctica. It's like an alien world right here on our own planet. Amazing.
A great start to help for space travel
Came here from deep look and was not disappointed, hopefully this channel grows soon
Baby seals are some of the cutest things you can experience no doubt
That newborn seal is the cutest thing I have ever seen.
Deep look brought me here, this is absolutely beautiful and very cute.
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And that this channel was mentioned in Reddit and is super cool. Just hoping you gain some money back from the documentary.
Thank you so much for the support! :)
And we definitely would love more views- although, we are actually not making any money from this. We just want to show how amazing life in Antarctica really is, and shed some light on the science going on there.
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Guess I'm leaving a comment then.
. . . here are my 2 Cents . . .
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That’s awesome that they are naming the seals. Seals are playful and freindly
Adorable cutest baby seals.
Thanks for helping the baby seals, cared about saving the artic precious animals, amen good pbs and Nova
Amazing high quality video production. Congratulations to the whole team. Can't wait to see more. Spread the word everyone.
2:02 I die
Omg I never knew they made such noises underwater! How do they even make that??? So freakin cool!!!
Caitlyn and Arlo have incredible rapport. They make this channel so engrossing and approachable.
2:02
🥺🥺💙💙
Such a well-produced and adorable video! 😍 Weddell seals forever. ❤️
Thank you Emily :)
I'm so glad I found out about this! This is something special. First two episodes were amazing. I swear PBS puts out pure gold. Eons, SpaceTime, and It's Okay To Be Smart, and now this.
Aww 😍 they are so cute. It looks so pretty there. But I'm cold just watching this.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold
they are so chunky oh my goddddd. I want to SQUISH. THEY SING SO BEAUTIFULLY.
We wanted to pet them, too! But... we couldn't. There are strict rules protecting the seals. (Marine Mammal Protection Act). We had to get a special permit just to get anywhere close.
@@caitlinsaks4910 are you a scientist in Antarctica? Is yes, that's so cool (no pun intended)
cutest blobs ive ever seen
Good blobs 10/10 v boopable
"Seal-iously excited" !!! 😂
A wonderful place on earth.
Me: *Wants to do this for a living*
School degrees: Allow us to introduce ourselves with 2 years of meaningless bs and 4 more of torture.
What do you mean "unesscary bs" its very necessary for you to know what is the animal and how is it and determine its gender you will also need years of experience with internships
When I said "unnecessary bs" I was referring to the 2 years of "basic English and math" needed for an associate's degree.
@@wholesome_masochist4113 pog
@@BeanOnTheFlipside ???
@@wholesome_masochist4113 POG
I saw the picture of the video I said AWWWW and had to click
They are absolutly adorable.
What lovely sounds they make.
Oh my gosh I was smiling through the whole video! Adorable seals and stunning landscape
Sent from Deep Look and I am so excited to watch the rest of the series. Thank you so much for all your hard work in making this documentary!
So beautiful ♥️
Fascinating look into doing research in Antarctica. Can’t wait for the next episode.
Deep look brought me here
Beautiful natural environment
1:30 yea it has a different ring to it lmao
LOVE! I have always loved learning about seals and baby seals especially so this is a great episode in the start of a brand new show!
1 million subs 2020 let's make it happen!!!!!!
This is one of the most beautiful documentaries I have seen. Thank you guys
The guys are doing good work, seals are so precious!
HOW DO THOSE RESEARCHERS FEEL LIVING MY DREAM
So beautiful! Glad to have been recommended this!
Lol love the Arlo’s crack
Would love to go there!
There are tons of ways of getting down to Antarctica! Keep an eye out :)
What a fantastic documentary series! Thank you for the amazing work!
Just commenting to help the YT algorithm do its thing.
Love the baby seals!
Aren't they the best? Thank you Kathleen :)
Love seals, love the fun staff descriptions, love Deep Look. Nice video!
Referred From Deep Look to this amazing documentary channel!! Didn't regret anything...!!
Hope this channel will grow bigger and bigger!! Quality and professional documentary.
I keep whoa-ing (if that's a word) until the end of the vid. Awesome!! 😁😁
Came here from deep look. Really excited to see what this channel brings!!
I never would thought I’d watch these kinds of videos and enjoy them so much
Thank you for bringing these amazing science adventures to us!
Deep Look sent me here. Awesome channel! Subscribed and can’t wait to see more videos. :-)
I never knew how big seal poop was. It's huge!
It was amazing!!! Please don't stop to produce more of these excellent videos!
so wonderfull to see natural mothers... without all their makeup on... very wholesome :D
keep up the great work!
I don't know why,but this series makes me shed tears,it's because I want to go to another country so bad but it feels so far away, just as Antarctica feels, perhaps to get to beautiful places, you'll just have to work harder and harder
The seals are so cute! I loved the puns, and wish there were more
I liked the nod to 'fantastic beasts' in the title... lol
Also great show so far! Cant wait for more videos!
YESSS! So satisfied that someone got it :) Glad you are enjoying the series so far! Lots more to come...
I don’y see that
???
I’ve read the title 6 times
those underwater shots r so cool it looks so weird it’s not like deep
These seals are so adorable and floppy on land.
2:01 SO CUTE!!
2:42
From the size to a football player
Seal mother : whaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!
Guys I'm watching cute seals almost non stop and I can't stop watching help. It all started with those japenese zoo seals
Me too.
This is really cool, I didn't realize Antarctica was so varied and interesting. Also fun to learn about seals!
What a beautiful series thanks you guys
Great job NOVA as usual.
here from deep look, and im glad i came! ❤❤ thanks for the amazing sights and wonderful information
Sent by Deep Look and honestly you had me at Antarctic documentary ^^ ♡
Came from deep look and im pretty impressed
This whole series feels like a nice cozy hallmark movie
Woah, didn't anticipate 2:42 coming lol
Hope this channel grows like that baby seal! Great watch
*Arlo getting away from the group*
Me: NO, NO ARLO, don't go to the crack.
Thanks you so much for this video! I love seals so much and you are fantastic
Thank you for making this! I love this video, it's so interesting!
Jay's a really great guy, very passionate about what he does. I've had the pleasure of attending a few of his lectures at Montana State.
I've finally found my spirit animal: the Weddel Seal
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weddell_seal