Snowy Owls | Why Is It The Most Skilled Arctic Predator? | Wildlife Documentary

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  • čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
  • Snowy owls live a life full of mystery up in the Arctic. Thousands of years ago, they built a community of fate with their neighbors - lemmings. About every four years, lemmings proliferate in huge numbers. This way, snowy owls have enough feed for their young. The owls lay up to eleven eggs and can successfully raise the chicks - each of them needs two to four lemmings per day. Lately, however, lemmings’ mass reproduction hasn’t been as regular in some parts of the Tundra. What will happen to them and the snowy owls? What is the ecological link here? And what will happen if one year the winter arrives way too early? The best way for many birds to adapt to the winter is to flee to the South. But lemmings can’t migrate and have to endure temperatures as low as -40°C. Meanwhile, if the winter is too cold and the snow level too high, even the perfectly adapted owls have to migrate in order to survive. A fascinating journey from the Arctic to Central Europe begins. Following the owls on this uncommon path, the viewer learns how animals adapt to the inhospitable climate conditions, what ecological restraints bear down on the northern fauna and which fantastic survival strategies the animals can develop. This unique documentary tells a fascinating and breathtaking story: as in a fairy tale, the snowy owls leave us a message from the changing Arctic.
    Director: Klaus Weissmann

Komentáře • 299

  • @ArtByHazel
    @ArtByHazel Před 11 měsíci +58

    Sending lots of love for the snowy owls and the rest of the wildlife around the world. ❤🙏🏼🌎🧿

  • @mathewboyne2621
    @mathewboyne2621 Před 3 měsíci +13

    It's amazing how awesome this footage can be. I can't even take a proper picture of a duck from a few yards away 😅

  • @bbnnmm9
    @bbnnmm9 Před 10 měsíci +49

    Kudos to the camerman for not freezing 🥶 and flying along side with the owls for those beautiful shots!! Owls are soo pretty, ty!!

    • @wanadzrolhisyam6823
      @wanadzrolhisyam6823 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I believe they will bring proper and complete equipment together during this expedition

    • @ceciliazderic214
      @ceciliazderic214 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes. Incredible filming for all to see. Thank you for your sacrifices!

  • @susanmercurio1060
    @susanmercurio1060 Před 6 měsíci +34

    My boyfriend and I were walking in the woods in northern Minnesota when a snowy owl flew past us. I felt so blessed.
    Later, I heard that if they arrived so far south, it was because they were already starving. So sad.
    It has a truly huge wing span, about 6 feet. I was amazed that it could fly through the trees with such wide wings. It was perfectly silent.
    P.S. We had Northern Lights too.

    • @janvanholten7592
      @janvanholten7592 Před 6 měsíci +3

      THey go were they can find enough food to survive the winter. It's pretty simple. And is a bird not able to take care of itself, it will die!!

  • @shubhmishra3338
    @shubhmishra3338 Před 11 měsíci +28

    Ah, the tale of Hedwig - the perils of raising a snowy owl post!

  • @bonitacurtis8053
    @bonitacurtis8053 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Very nice documentary. Love the parents feeding the babies a nice juicy lemming.

  • @trinityadams2733
    @trinityadams2733 Před 8 měsíci +14

    Snowy owls are one of my favorite animals, they are so beautiful and fascinating to watch

  • @Wilpun
    @Wilpun Před 9 měsíci +10

    15:51 I can't with how funny seeing it plunge into the ground is hahahhaha

  • @markokada7311
    @markokada7311 Před 11 měsíci +39

    So breathtakingly amazing, awesome, endearing, & engrossing that I can't help doffing my hat to all concerned in this unrivaled, unparalleled, & almost incomparable transcendent arctic animal doc.of an outstanding proportions. Especially, those photographers certainly deserve some special attention, cause they had to spend for nights & days w/ an infinite patience in order to procure those brilliant, unmissable, & almost indelible momentous footages in remarkable close-ups one after another in the face of some adverse, austere conditions for over a period of one year. It simply exhibits to discern their single-minded determination & unwavering dedication for their professional commitment to their crafts at the level most of us could only dream of. By virtue of them all concerned in this one & only unlike any other arctic animal doc., we could enjoy, admire, & appreciate it to the core at the comfort of our cozy home. My heartfelt gratitude ,,,,(07/02/23)

    • @steviealvaalbany2730
      @steviealvaalbany2730 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Mr big shot vocab over here 👈

    • @markokada7311
      @markokada7311 Před 2 měsíci

      I feel much flattered by your compliment, or could it be a piece of your sarcasm? I'd hope not, though. I've studied 2 other foreign languages decades ago when much younger but I find English the most complicated ( the grammar & spellings are truly a huge & nagging pain in the neck ) & yet interesting. You have a grandiose day, & stay safe & healthy wherever you reside on this planet,,,,,(03/04/24)@@steviealvaalbany2730

    • @Mounthuapleb5890
      @Mounthuapleb5890 Před 2 měsíci +1

      🤡

    • @MaryDougherty-ge3mh
      @MaryDougherty-ge3mh Před 2 měsíci +1

      So beautifully said bless you.

    • @markokada7311
      @markokada7311 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm much flattered by your pleasant & warm words. You have the best day ever, & stay safe & healthy wherever you are,,,,Bye,,,(03/09/24)@@MaryDougherty-ge3mh

  • @koboyjoachim4424
    @koboyjoachim4424 Před 11 měsíci +9

    greetings from south east asia.. I'm really like and appreciate this documentary. thank you

  • @MWM-dj6dn
    @MWM-dj6dn Před 11 měsíci +6

    MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VERY CHARMING DOCUMENTARY .. THANK YOU VERY MUCH .. ALL THE TIME YOU ARE THE BEST IN THE BEST

  • @guerreroelloboherido3282
    @guerreroelloboherido3282 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Me gustan los Búhos 🦉😍🥰

  • @indyreno2933
    @indyreno2933 Před 11 měsíci +66

    The Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) is a species of true owl native to the North Pole, it is known for having white plumage, which helps it blend in with the snow, it is known to prey on lemmings, hares, and ground squirrels, it is one of the few true owl species that is known for diurnal activity.

    • @Wilpun
      @Wilpun Před 9 měsíci +3

      they've changed the latin name of the bird to bubo scandiaca. this is because newer studies show it is more closely related to the eagle owl :D

    • @indyreno2933
      @indyreno2933 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @williampuntervold5831, actually, the Bubo genus is polyphyletic, there are now officially just six extant species in the Bubo genus: the European Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), the West Asian Eagle Owl (Bubo turcomanus), the Central Asian Eagle Owl (Bubo hemachalanus), the Chinese Eagle Owl (Bubo kiautschensis), the Siberian Eagle Owl (Bubo sibiricus), and the Blakiston's Eagle Owl (Bubo blakistoni), the snowy owl is moved back to the monotypic genus Nyctea, where its scientific name is actually now Nyctea scandiaca, in addition to many other species now belonging to three separate genera, Indobubo for six extant species: the Arabian Eagle Owl (Indobubo milesi), the Dusky Eagle Owl (Indobubo coromandus), the Forest Eagle Owl (Indobubo nipalensis), the Indian Eagle Owl (Indobubo bengalensis), the Barred Eagle Owl (Indobubo sumatranus), and the Philippine Eagle Owl (Indobubo philippensis), Afrobubo for nine extant species: the Pharaoh Eagle Owl (Afrobubo ascalaphus), the Spotted Eagle Owl (Afrobubo africanus), the Greyish Eagle Owl (Afrobubo cinerascens), the Giant Eagle Owl (Afrobubo lacteus), the Shelley's Eagle Owl (Afrobubo shelleyi), the Akun Eagle Owl (Afrobubo leucostictus), the Usambara Eagle Owl (Afrobubo vosseleri), the Fraser's Eagle Owl (Afrobubo poensis), and the Cape Eagle Owl (Afrobubo capensis), and Neobubo for two extant species: the Great Horned Owl (Neobubo virginianus) and the Lesser Horned Owl (Neobubo magellanicus), while the genera Nyctea (Snowy Owl Lineage) and Neobubo (New World Horned Owls) are officially sister taxa, the genus Afrobubo (African Horned Owls) is more closely related to the fishing owls (genus Scotopelia) and the genus Indobubo (South Asian Horned Owls) is more closely related to the fish owls (genus Ketupa), leaving the genus Bubo (Palearctic Horned Owls) as the most distantly related from all the other groups, in fact, all these genera: Bubo, Nyctea, Neobubo, Afrobubo, Scotopelia, Indobubo, and Ketupa are eagle owls, whilst only four genera being Bubo, Neobubo, Afrobubo, and Indobubo are called horned owls, horned owls are an informal group because the genera Neobubo (New World Horned Owls), Afrobubo (African Horned Owls), and Indobubo (South Asian Horned Owls) are all more closely related to the genera Nyctea (Snowy Owl Lineage), Scotopelia (Fishing Owls), and Ketupa (Fish Owls) respectively than they are to the genus Bubo (Palearctic Horned Owls).

    • @sueojeda5712
      @sueojeda5712 Před 6 měsíci +1

      A few travel and stay in Wisconsin for the winter

  • @vannysouzzakruz1480
    @vannysouzzakruz1480 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Documentary marvellous, my friend! 😁😁😁

  • @sunalineemoore906
    @sunalineemoore906 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Thanks for this rare and nice film to know snow owls with all kind of birds on the Earth ...so good sp far to be subscriber ❤🙏🤟⚘

  • @MWM-dj6dn
    @MWM-dj6dn Před 11 měsíci +15

    A wonderful channel that deserves all respect, appreciation and pride. Accurate and useful information in a sophisticated and beautiful manner. I wish you lasting success. I have the utmost respect and admiration for your great honor for these wonderful works. I hope you success

  • @Shirwadiya22
    @Shirwadiya22 Před dnem +1

    I Love Nocturnal Creatures 🦉 😺 🐯 🐻 🐻‍❄️. ❤

  • @OscarGonzalez-vg3cp
    @OscarGonzalez-vg3cp Před měsícem

    Very good quality video. Thanks. Very educational.

  • @catymiju
    @catymiju Před 7 měsíci +3

    Feels like the owl is screaming in frustration at 11:31😂

  • @kerrykestrowl6785
    @kerrykestrowl6785 Před 6 měsíci +4

    The winter scenery was beautiful and the story was amazing thank you

  • @vegangardens308
    @vegangardens308 Před 9 měsíci +17

    What a beautiful sight to behold. Thank you so much for a well detailed documentary❤❤❤

  • @vannysouzzakruz1480
    @vannysouzzakruz1480 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Marvellous documentary, very good 😊😊😊

  • @GMM30
    @GMM30 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Thank you so much for the amazing documentary. Enjoyed every bit of it.

  • @PrettybuoyJones1992
    @PrettybuoyJones1992 Před měsícem +2

    Not the video title being,the snowy owl being the most skilled hunter,then the video proceeds to show that it stuggles to catch prey. 😅😂

  • @mostafijurrobin867
    @mostafijurrobin867 Před 9 měsíci +5

    what a magical world.😮 Amazing, subhanAllah.

  • @tinadaugherty9073
    @tinadaugherty9073 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Just exceptionally beautiful.❤

  • @vwildlife
    @vwildlife Před 4 dny

    These owls are so cute!!!

  • @krishnnapanda4945
    @krishnnapanda4945 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Wooow very nice video

  • @fabiodeoliveiraribeiro1602
    @fabiodeoliveiraribeiro1602 Před 10 měsíci +15

    This documentary is beautiful. In the region where I lived when I was a child there was (perhaps still exists) a kind of large owl with white feathers on the head and light gray on the chest. The Brazilian Suindara (Tytonidae) is very different from this white owl.

  • @user-jl2df8uh7n
    @user-jl2df8uh7n Před 9 měsíci +2

    Documentary marvellous, my friend! . Marvellous documentary, very good .

  • @luziacardoso739
    @luziacardoso739 Před měsícem

    Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful 😍

  • @imranmirza8722
    @imranmirza8722 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Most unskilled hunter ever seen😂😂😂. It himself gives the siren of arrival to prey😂😂😂

  • @user-tf3hz3be4j
    @user-tf3hz3be4j Před 9 měsíci +3

    Уникальный фильм, спасибо!!!

  • @markokada7311
    @markokada7311 Před 10 měsíci +13

    Had it not been for this superb doc., I would not have had any knowledge of the life & plight of a snowy owl in the Arctic, let alone its existence in such an extreme foreboding terrain. Thanks to this documentary, I've gained new insight into the behavior of the rare & unique animal like no others. Moreover, I just want to say that it is not only educational, edifying, but also so informative. Infinitely grateful & gratified w/ it to the core.,,,,,(07/09/23)

  • @marylenehall405
    @marylenehall405 Před měsícem

    The animals and the atmosphere is so beautiful

  • @nilanjanachatterjee9023
    @nilanjanachatterjee9023 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Excellent video 😊

  • @oraliawillridge990
    @oraliawillridge990 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome documentary. Thank you. 😊

  • @fjhkerwoiero00
    @fjhkerwoiero00 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Amazing beauty, thank you Best Documentary....

  • @onkar096
    @onkar096 Před 10 měsíci +2

    beautiful documentary 😍

  • @ElaineFoster-lk5uh
    @ElaineFoster-lk5uh Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love this video..
    Beautiful and educational..💓💓💓💓

  • @ahmadwalker3461
    @ahmadwalker3461 Před 2 měsíci

    Great 👍 video 📹 going in my favorites

  • @ruoguhou403
    @ruoguhou403 Před měsícem

    To survive in the magical world of winter, one needs particular qualities: Intelligence, sense of adventure, and immense power of endurance.

  • @BHURBAK
    @BHURBAK Před 3 měsíci

    All owls are my favorite birds....❤❤❤

  • @shubhmishra3338
    @shubhmishra3338 Před 11 měsíci +13

    How come they have managed to follow a single owl? I am intrigued about the rest of its family during its journey. How have they captured its flight so well? Was the animal tagged?

    • @apricotcomputers3943
      @apricotcomputers3943 Před 10 měsíci

      DLSRRRR duh 😅

    • @WobblesandBean
      @WobblesandBean Před 9 měsíci +7

      These types of documentaries typically take a lot of footage of different individuals, and edit together a story. Sometimes you get a doc that follows just one animal, but it's exceedingly difficult.

  • @TheWhiteOriental1989
    @TheWhiteOriental1989 Před 4 měsíci

    The animals hunting techniques are amazing. Thanks for sharing a wonderful documentary. 🙏🏻❤️🎥

  • @ebirajan9729
    @ebirajan9729 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you! It's very useful

  • @RenataDemello-dt8tv
    @RenataDemello-dt8tv Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome documentary👏✨

  • @allythearts5439
    @allythearts5439 Před 8 měsíci +1

    So beautiful to look at 🦉 🤍

  • @BasedCurly
    @BasedCurly Před 9 měsíci +1

    This was amazing.

  • @neilllogie3930
    @neilllogie3930 Před 21 dnem

    English subtitle ready thanks ❤❤❤❤watching documentary film must be hard winter looks for food❤❤

  • @nsekanabogodfrey649
    @nsekanabogodfrey649 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Crear

  • @sudarshankote7479
    @sudarshankote7479 Před 7 měsíci

    🙏👍 Very Beautiful documentry on Snowy Owl ❤️thank you.....😊🙏

  • @deltavee2
    @deltavee2 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Superb photographic skills give us a wealth of beautiful Arctic scenery, flora and fauna in latitudes that are less than forgiving. The owl's flight started abruptly. Did ma owl and the threesome make it or did they starve?
    Thank you for a great documentary and to those hardy photographers! -40 hurts! As a Canadian I've lived days like that. Keep your wits even in the southern regions.

  • @makerernathan
    @makerernathan Před 14 dny

    Summer times in Africa provides plenty food for lives unlike Europe,
    Thanks for the documentary

  • @user-fo5pc5mv9q
    @user-fo5pc5mv9q Před 6 měsíci

    Господи как Ты велик и как чудны Твои дела для меня не постежимы и как чудно я устроен

  • @Jaybug20
    @Jaybug20 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The snow ❄️ ice 🦌 was so nice 👍 and cold 🥶 today and owl 🦉 is still here so it’s very eye opening for winter 🥶

  • @user-og3di4ub2e
    @user-og3di4ub2e Před 6 měsíci +2

    We see snowy owls every year on Marthas Vineyard...so yes they do migrate alittle south...

  • @MWM-dj6dn
    @MWM-dj6dn Před 11 měsíci +3

    A wonderful channel that deserves a thousand thousand greetings, great admiration and greater respect. Your esteemed channel is full of very accurate and useful information. Your effort is remarkable and great. I wish you lasting success. And I write to you with the utmost frankness and respect, and in the form of hope ((translate into Arabic)) The number of your followers will increase greatly. I am absolutely confident that you are interested in providing benefit to everyone without exception. My utmost respect, appreciation and pride to you, gentlemen

  • @creatureplanet_4296
    @creatureplanet_4296 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful snowy owl.

  • @bengkelku
    @bengkelku Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for information....👍

  • @bonitacurtis8053
    @bonitacurtis8053 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I think you should get an awRd for your beautifully well done video. I am only a person, but it is charmingly done.

  • @jampasurprenant1794
    @jampasurprenant1794 Před 10 měsíci +1

    The most beautiful arctic wildlife animals from snowy owls all the way to little snowy mouths what a lovely place for all of the wildlife animals.

    • @Oshin_Life
      @Oshin_Life Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah😢

    • @jampasurprenant1794
      @jampasurprenant1794 Před 9 měsíci

      I Absolutely love and enjoy watching the beautiful from snowly
      Owls to the different species of animals in the arctic .

  • @SohailKhan-jv1mo
    @SohailKhan-jv1mo Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome video

  • @Hijkino
    @Hijkino Před měsícem

    I trust the snowy owls, a very beautiful bird, sexual love throughout the north, they light up the white sky

  • @arnark1166
    @arnark1166 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thankyou

  • @MWM-dj6dn
    @MWM-dj6dn Před 11 měsíci +2

    A thousand greetings, great respect and admiration for your esteemed and wonderful channel, which provided accurate and useful information. I wish you lasting success. A wonderful work and a great effort that deserves pride, appreciation and pride. My utmost respect and appreciation to you

    • @JessicaMilligan-td5oj
      @JessicaMilligan-td5oj Před 6 měsíci

      thank you for teaching us about snow owls today but we are still wanting to know if they will survive

  • @MostlySunny27-pd3xj
    @MostlySunny27-pd3xj Před 3 měsíci

    Such beautiful animals

  • @RodolfoSach3z-ex2nt
    @RodolfoSach3z-ex2nt Před 4 měsíci

    Nice documentary, bonito documental, many successes, muchos éxitos desde Nueva York U.S.A.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍❤️🌍.

  • @atareneishaboor
    @atareneishaboor Před 9 měsíci +1

    درودفراوان شمابهترین هستید❤

  • @penyanyijeruji
    @penyanyijeruji Před 9 měsíci +2

    BEAUTIFULLS 👍👍👍

  • @ismailbakr2496
    @ismailbakr2496 Před 3 měsíci

    سبحان الله العظيم خالق كل شيء، العلي العظيم ❤

  • @BiodiversityBriefs
    @BiodiversityBriefs Před 7 měsíci +1

    So beautiful

  • @game-over628
    @game-over628 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I like you video

  • @anggasaputra3111
    @anggasaputra3111 Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful

  • @Pat.Pat123
    @Pat.Pat123 Před 6 měsíci

    Now this is really beautiful there's nothing more pieceful then birds water trees three relaxing things with no dumb anoying music

  • @user-ou5gx6pn1l
    @user-ou5gx6pn1l Před 9 dny

    Magnifique

  • @sudarshankote7479
    @sudarshankote7479 Před 4 měsíci

    🙏🙏🙏JAI SHREE HANUMAN 🙏🙏🙏 JAI SITA RAM LAXMAN HANUMAN KI 🙏🙏🙏

  • @gandalfthegrey8236
    @gandalfthegrey8236 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Moral of the story; If you are a snowy owl you are almost GUARANTEED all winter long to watch every other predator species but your own eat.

  • @preyasw
    @preyasw Před 6 měsíci

    these are such beautiful smart animals it must be tough keeping track of the babies

  • @ErnestoAngeles-mj1ef
    @ErnestoAngeles-mj1ef Před 7 měsíci +1

    Ese búho esta hermoso

  • @gohermir8478
    @gohermir8478 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome

  • @ismailbakr2496
    @ismailbakr2496 Před 3 měsíci

    سبحان الله العظيم وبحمده ❤

  • @IciSimPleRAppel
    @IciSimPleRAppel Před měsícem +1

    SubhAAllah 😊

  • @tomasdiazlobon9017
    @tomasdiazlobon9017 Před 2 měsíci

    Muy bueno

  • @GregoryBrownlaneZonYouTube
    @GregoryBrownlaneZonYouTube Před 6 měsíci

    How sad ... I can relate ..Ms. Elena Leon on my friend's phone...❤

  • @sarikavasan
    @sarikavasan Před 3 měsíci

    Soo cute ❤

  • @shaheenakhan9571
    @shaheenakhan9571 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wao amazing predator …

  • @MuhammadAyaz-lm4ho
    @MuhammadAyaz-lm4ho Před 10 měsíci +1

    Amazing....

  • @Keepler22b
    @Keepler22b Před měsícem

    I was standing very close to a snow owl out fishing. I got a strong feeling of someones watching me. I turn around and he was right behind me on a small tree.

  • @saxonstu6803
    @saxonstu6803 Před 5 měsíci +1

    As a lifelong falconer and ornithologist I have to say that this video has absolutely amazing photography but extremely patronizing and misleading narration, such a shame

  • @duniakicau6745
    @duniakicau6745 Před 6 měsíci

    Nice

  • @bugada9355
    @bugada9355 Před 8 měsíci

    Louvado seja Deus por sua criação

  • @kristinmelton2714
    @kristinmelton2714 Před 9 měsíci +1

    WILD

  • @MangaEnthusiast
    @MangaEnthusiast Před 3 měsíci

    11:27
    White birds: "Ight, I'ma head out."
    Meanwhile the Snowy Owl: "Fªq!"

  • @younusali1908
    @younusali1908 Před 7 měsíci

    So cute they are

  • @theGlobalSphere
    @theGlobalSphere Před 10 měsíci +1

    They have laser-focus❤

  • @izgnann1k
    @izgnann1k Před 8 měsíci

    Если это снимали не роботы имитаторы. То низкий поклон видеооператорам и монтажерам❤🎉

  • @dee6524
    @dee6524 Před 8 měsíci +2

    BEAUTIFUL NATURE.. THE LORD IS MAGNIFICENT 💕🙏🤗🫂💐...🥹😘

  • @Orang315
    @Orang315 Před 8 měsíci

    😊😊 We love em ❤🦉🦉🦉

  • @tinadaugherty9073
    @tinadaugherty9073 Před 6 měsíci

    Just like the laughing sea gulls... nothing goes unnoticed.