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  • The dry season in South-Eastern Sri Lanka brings all kinds of animals to the watering hole. But as they drink they are unaware of a ferocious predator, with remarkable hunting skills, waiting in the depths.
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Komentáře • 505

  • @peepee.poopoo
    @peepee.poopoo Před 6 měsíci +645

    The speed he dragged the deer into the water gave me chills

    • @danbrown5736
      @danbrown5736 Před 6 měsíci +29

      Rip Little guy

    • @_007B
      @_007B Před 6 měsíci +8

      It’s that tail build of solid muscle

    • @myvillagebirds
      @myvillagebirds Před 6 měsíci +4

      It is usual they drag the pray just in to the deep water.

    • @aqeel-3771
      @aqeel-3771 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Cool blooded.

    • @timmyjones1921
      @timmyjones1921 Před 5 měsíci +8

      I'm glad it was a Deer and Not a Human or Me.

  • @robertarguello1115
    @robertarguello1115 Před 6 měsíci +502

    I've never seen a crocodile dig itself into wet mud before -and- further camouflage itself using the existing green vegetation. ... A truly terrifying ambush predator it is!

    • @pigbenis5295
      @pigbenis5295 Před 6 měsíci +20

      Fr. Very adaptable as well

    • @Predation_records
      @Predation_records Před 6 měsíci +27

      Very intelligent animals

    • @metarugia3981
      @metarugia3981 Před 6 měsíci +23

      Crocodiles are masters when it comes to stealth attacks.

    • @DawnTyrantEo
      @DawnTyrantEo Před 6 měsíci +17

      Fun fact- crocodiles are actually intelligent enough to use tools in the same way as this. Both these mugger crocodiles and American alligators can collect lures with which to 'fish' for birds. They recognise when birds are looking for twigs to make their nests, then seek out twigs that they think the birds will like, balance them on their heads, and hide under the nesting trees to attack any bird that mistakes the trap for easy building materials!

    • @myvillagebirds
      @myvillagebirds Před 6 měsíci +13

      This footage originates from Sri Lanka, my homeland. In certain instances, these predators may pose a threat to individuals walking through the paddy fields, particularly in desolate areas where they are unable to find prey. There have been a few recent incidents of such encounters. Currently, crocodiles have extended their presence to rivers and are occasionally spotted on beaches as well. If you plan to visit my beautiful country and decide to take a dip in the rivers, exercise caution. It is advisable to seek information from local villages before immersing yourself in the river.

  • @CrazyIshan69
    @CrazyIshan69 Před 6 měsíci +307

    2:04-2:25 The cinematography in this segment is on another level. The sinister build-up with the high strings over the gradual realisations of the deer is hair-raising, and I also love how the initial shot of the croc finally lashing out is from a bird's eye view and the caught individual's predicament is then revealed up close.

  • @myvillagebirds
    @myvillagebirds Před 6 měsíci +176

    This is Sri Lanka, my homeland. BBC Earth has created an outstanding video showcasing crocodile hunting behavior in the heart of a forest, featuring excellent camera angles. I have a deep appreciation for this content. Many thanks to the BBC. I extend an invitation for them to revisit Sri Lanka, as there are abundant natural resources waiting to be captured.

    • @HyeonsikLi
      @HyeonsikLi Před 5 měsíci +7

      Maybe they can interview you.

    • @jaredcurran7490
      @jaredcurran7490 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Do you drive a cab Sir?

    • @myvillagebirds
      @myvillagebirds Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@jaredcurran7490 No dear.

    • @mikeoglen6848
      @mikeoglen6848 Před 4 měsíci

      Are you HRH The King of Sri Lanka?@@myvillagebirds

    • @pwk22
      @pwk22 Před 3 měsíci

      As you know, the law requires that anytime you refer to Sri Lanka, it must be followed by "formerly Ceylon". I'm letting you go with a warning.

  • @silvervortex2441
    @silvervortex2441 Před 6 měsíci +108

    Absolutely stunning cinematography by the BBC

    • @CrazyIshan69
      @CrazyIshan69 Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's what I thought. It's on another level.

    • @Summitic
      @Summitic Před 6 měsíci

      check out my cinematography

  • @evertonmiranda2004
    @evertonmiranda2004 Před 6 měsíci +147

    Excellent, BBC natural history unit keep surpassing itself with new wildlife action shots.

  • @s33animallover
    @s33animallover Před 6 měsíci +108

    This was probably the best hunt in the documentary imo

    • @rayromano6249
      @rayromano6249 Před 26 dny

      It was already dead. These are always staged

  • @abuthahirstories6013
    @abuthahirstories6013 Před 6 měsíci +122

    Sir david attenborough the man the myth the legend ❤

  • @Sirdilophosaurusthethird2.0
    @Sirdilophosaurusthethird2.0 Před 6 měsíci +363

    This is a certified crocodile classic!🐊

  • @peterjones819
    @peterjones819 Před 6 měsíci +78

    May Mr. Attenborough live for many more years to come.

    • @CrazyIshan69
      @CrazyIshan69 Před 6 měsíci +2

      If he does, he'll surpass 100.

    • @AM2K2
      @AM2K2 Před 6 měsíci +4

      With the power of AI he will remain immortal because people will be able to use his voice forever on documentaries.

  • @kevinnapier8996
    @kevinnapier8996 Před 5 měsíci +13

    I cannot imagine how much preparation went into this creative direction for filming this.

  • @rainyang509
    @rainyang509 Před 6 měsíci +36

    Just when you thought they couldnt get any deadlier... Truly a remarkable hunting machine.

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK Před 2 měsíci +1

      I love how mercilessly dedicated they are in getting what they want.

    • @francmittelo6731
      @francmittelo6731 Před 27 dny

      @@TonyEnglandUK
      It is either that or death.
      For now, for an animal to continue living, some other living thing must die.

    • @user-ew4eu2vc4c
      @user-ew4eu2vc4c Před 17 dny

      ​@@francmittelo6731But vegans will not understand such a basic concept

  • @spmoran4703
    @spmoran4703 Před 6 měsíci +17

    I just saw this on the Television. What a clever crocodile . Planet Earth three . A classic .

  • @user-du1et2up9c
    @user-du1et2up9c Před 5 měsíci +35

    Spectacular videography to capture this. As a Sri Lankan I am amazed at the diversity of our wildlife

    • @victorblock3421
      @victorblock3421 Před 5 měsíci

      There is also Equity & Inclusion and no racism allowed between the species.

    • @user-du1et2up9c
      @user-du1et2up9c Před 5 měsíci

      @@victorblock3421 ....If some one is talking about Apples u would be talking about Banana's

    • @thatindiandude4602
      @thatindiandude4602 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@user-du1et2up9cbro. Exactly. I had always kn9wn about Sri Lankan leopards. But never knew about mugger crocodiles

  • @robertmccreary4832
    @robertmccreary4832 Před 6 měsíci +21

    Great video footage BBC Earth ❤

  • @brad4231
    @brad4231 Před 6 měsíci +76

    Crocodiles are the most terrifying predator on earth (my opinion)

    • @Predation_records
      @Predation_records Před 6 měsíci +8

      Because they eat more humans than any other predator

    • @brad4231
      @brad4231 Před 6 měsíci +4

      @@Predation_records exactly. I honestly didn’t know that but I Nile Crocodiles are the most aggressive and not all fatalities get reported

    • @ChrisyStyles
      @ChrisyStyles Před 4 měsíci +4

      Komodo dragon thats horror

    • @marineking4304
      @marineking4304 Před 4 měsíci

      Nile crocs are terrifying but i think the saltwater ones are the most agressive species​@@brad4231

    • @MrShaneleo
      @MrShaneleo Před 2 měsíci

      Your right wouldn't want to mess with them

  • @CrowSkeleton
    @CrowSkeleton Před 6 měsíci +34

    Being slightly slowed with the drone shot it looks like the deer stopped struggling at once...then you realise that's just the sheer power of over 4 metres of *beast* hauling out towards the deep end and you'd look like a limp shred of flesh, too. Gosh I'm glad I'm not a Sri Lankan deer.

    • @myvillagebirds
      @myvillagebirds Před 6 měsíci +1

      Unfortunately they some times attack humans too. There have been a few recent incidents of such encounters in my country Sri Lanka.

    • @Badboy52144
      @Badboy52144 Před 6 měsíci

      May be in some other life dude

    • @YRO.
      @YRO. Před 5 měsíci

      @@myvillagebirds I guess I'm glad I'm not not a Sri Lankan

    • @eotwkdp
      @eotwkdp Před 2 měsíci

      @@myvillagebirdsI mean if you live or visit those areas you should probably fear any large body water or anywhere a croc hangs around

  • @conservationchronicles
    @conservationchronicles Před 6 měsíci +16

    Incredible moment exhibiting the art of camouflage to catch it's prey.The saga of survival unfolds in this riveting display of nature's strategy and adaptation

  • @LEVIAHAN
    @LEVIAHAN Před 6 měsíci +15

    Incredible aerial shot

    • @CrazyIshan69
      @CrazyIshan69 Před 6 měsíci +1

      2:20-2:25 I love how the initial shot of the croc finally lashing out is from a bird's eye view and the caught individual's predicament is then revealed up close.

    • @myvillagebirds
      @myvillagebirds Před 6 měsíci +1

      Superb.

  • @terramater
    @terramater Před 6 měsíci +17

    Amazing footage! Crocodiles are fascinating, and some are quite dangerous, like the Nile crocodile with a man-eater fame. But still, our camera team followed these crocodiles underwater, going through their tunnels and managed to get unique shots of their underwater world and some pretty cool close-ups!

  • @LOL_Garrus
    @LOL_Garrus Před 6 měsíci +3

    What do you do Mr. Crocodile?
    "Well, you can say that I'm a fisherman, but in reverse."

  • @Alan-wh3eq
    @Alan-wh3eq Před 3 měsíci +4

    Crocodiles are savage and ruthless in how they hunt, and are also lightening quick in the way they take down their prey. One of the finest predators around.

  • @rajorshinirjor6618
    @rajorshinirjor6618 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Its the first time i saw a footage from srilankan wildlife. I think bbc should include more diverse places like this. Anyway thank you for your hard work bbc crew.

  • @georgehancock652
    @georgehancock652 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Wow that male at the beginning (0:45) definitely isn't a 5m Mugger, the later one hunting the deer could be. The digging behaviour however is awesome to showcase.

  • @sujanaliyanage
    @sujanaliyanage Před 6 měsíci +22

    "Absolutely mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka showcased in this BBC Earth video ! As a proud Sri Lankan resident, it's heartwarming to see our diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife highlighted on a global platform. 🌿🦌🐊

  • @WildlifeMomentsIndia
    @WildlifeMomentsIndia Před 3 měsíci +2

    As someone who is working on a crocodile documentary for past two years, I could sense the team effort and planing that might have gone into this.

  • @Dion_Mustard
    @Dion_Mustard Před 5 měsíci +5

    Living Dinasour indeed!!! Terrifying, but at the same time gorgeous.

  • @melanosuchuspalustris
    @melanosuchuspalustris Před 6 měsíci +9

    Muggers, an extremely underrated species.

  • @marlynnaidoo7996
    @marlynnaidoo7996 Před 5 měsíci +12

    I like how the rest of the herd set him up. They ran away like 'sike, not me!' He was a sacrifice for them.

    • @DVDXPDA
      @DVDXPDA Před 5 měsíci +5

      They didn’t set the deer up lol they were just fortunate to get away first

  • @the_sense
    @the_sense Před 3 měsíci +2

    The harshness of the dry season has brought crocodile intelligence to a new level

  • @michaeljneal
    @michaeljneal Před 6 měsíci +9

    Those monkeys could've said something 😂

  • @jamessolanki9969
    @jamessolanki9969 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Deer needs water to survive and crocodile needs deer to survive.
    Both fighting for lives

  • @footfault1941
    @footfault1941 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Croc intelligence in the age of AI! A magnificent archosaur! The image captured by drone is an unequivocal prowess of BBC.

  • @networktrailers
    @networktrailers Před 2 měsíci +1

    Croc be like: The Deer's desperate need for fresh water. Supply and demand.

  • @miselabram3711
    @miselabram3711 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love the score at the end. Very well done orchestra.

  • @audioramplify
    @audioramplify Před 2 měsíci +1

    Nice job on the crew for not being proactive and saving the deer😂

  • @user-sn5xe9kb7t
    @user-sn5xe9kb7t Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is sri lanka ❤

  • @thabangtsita6293
    @thabangtsita6293 Před 6 měsíci +4

    I've nvr seen such a clever crocodile before wow❤

  • @morrisfalker2773
    @morrisfalker2773 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Impressive skills😳

  • @calvin-
    @calvin- Před 28 dny +2

    That dinosaur 🦖 is an absolute unit.

  • @BoneThxgz
    @BoneThxgz Před 5 měsíci +3

    Such magnificent creatures. Wow.

  • @lebrunjemz687
    @lebrunjemz687 Před 3 měsíci +2

    crazy how crocodiles/aligators have been the same for millions of years, reach their peak back then

  • @777SNY
    @777SNY Před měsícem +1

    It shows crocodiles have adapted to it's surroundings like a pro & it give me chills what this crocodile used to doin an era of dinosaurs & what kind of predators dinosaurs used to be if they were the king pin of size and speed.

  • @lungamazeka2465
    @lungamazeka2465 Před 4 měsíci

    This is amazing cinematography, simply brilliant down to the music.... Great stuff

  • @mahmoudghandour3981
    @mahmoudghandour3981 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Nature is just overwhelming sometimes

  • @danielpeti3885
    @danielpeti3885 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I had to watch it few Times and also in slo mo . amazing footage

  • @vishaloshada1622
    @vishaloshada1622 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Amazing footages

  • @coomerslayer420
    @coomerslayer420 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Very beautiful display of crocodile intelligence

  • @DreamerGalaxius
    @DreamerGalaxius Před 6 měsíci +8

    The alligator will see you later, but the crocodile will see you in a while 🐊

  • @president5301
    @president5301 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Crocodile exists. Evolution : yo you guys good?, need anything? Crocodile s for 95 million years ago : nahh we good we have everthing

  • @ImanthaDC87
    @ImanthaDC87 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sri Lanka ❤🇱🇰

  • @SD-wj9bv
    @SD-wj9bv Před 6 měsíci +2

    Never seen a mugger crocodile so macropredatory before good job bbc earth

  • @revertedakhi
    @revertedakhi Před 6 měsíci +3

    There's a reason why Crocodile didn't evolve even after thousand of years, coz they are already perfect!

  • @Pingaheimer
    @Pingaheimer Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jesus, amazing footage.

  • @Luke_Dilina_J
    @Luke_Dilina_J Před 6 měsíci

    My motherland thank you bbc 💓💓

  • @hitchensrazor5450
    @hitchensrazor5450 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It isn' t really anything new with alligators or crocodiles. They are actually using their own brumation technique which is their own version of a hibernation technique when there really is a dry season with no water and just wait until it rains. This is just their own adaptation.

  • @wyz8339
    @wyz8339 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The way how he hauls ass with the deer in his mouth towards deeper water at 2:35 is genuinely nightmarish.

  • @mr.anderson5806
    @mr.anderson5806 Před 27 dny

    Man the aerial shots in this was chef's kiss👌 &immaculate 💯 🤍
    Background music & sfx was menacing too😅🤍

  • @dgr8nikhilsrivastava
    @dgr8nikhilsrivastava Před 6 měsíci +7

    most people feels bad for dear, ignoring the hunger of croc.

    • @DendrocnideMoroides
      @DendrocnideMoroides Před 6 měsíci

      Though would you think the same if the crocodile attacked a human? I would but most people would support the human for some reason.

    • @brazilpaes
      @brazilpaes Před 3 měsíci

      @@DendrocnideMoroides croc need to learn how to plant deers

  • @lucasamora
    @lucasamora Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing footage!

  • @Abelson-vo5ly
    @Abelson-vo5ly Před 5 měsíci +1

    mugger croc: "you've the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used and court of law"

  • @Doles_d
    @Doles_d Před 6 měsíci +2

    This legend has learned to exploit the gift of his voice!

  • @lloydarvinsalvador8394
    @lloydarvinsalvador8394 Před měsícem

    That 3mins clip gave me thrill plus the add up the narration of sir david,better than watching a 2hr movies😅

  • @rockybalboap7763
    @rockybalboap7763 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Did you know during the drought season when the water dries up? Some crocs dig themselves into the sides of the riverbanks? Once in? they slow there heart rates down to 3 beats per minute? And wait for months until the rain returns ???

  • @gamingcasually9748
    @gamingcasually9748 Před měsícem

    This is amazing, terrifying and beautiful at the same time.

  • @ThiliniMuthumali-jl8ft
    @ThiliniMuthumali-jl8ft Před 4 měsíci +1

    My country sirilanka beautiful big crocadile ❤

  • @MrEjidorie
    @MrEjidorie Před 2 měsíci +1

    Good job! This crocodile is incredibly smart. Even humans could be cheated.

  • @lemonhead162
    @lemonhead162 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I'm absolutely fascinated with crocodiles & alligators. I'm from Southeast Texas near Galveston and we had plenty of gators in our bayou, but those were tiny compared to a saltie! A true Apex predator who is smart as a whip! The speed for which he grabbed that deer, then shot off with it in his mouth had to be watched several times. Nobody would've guessed that a giant man eating lizard would be hiding in a tiny water hole using vegetation camo, then await his prey and ambush with the speed of lightening! Just wow!!!

    • @sourabhslb4275
      @sourabhslb4275 Před 4 měsíci +1

      It is a freshwater crocodile and not a saltie. Saltwater ones can even be larger.

  • @stevenaguirre4796
    @stevenaguirre4796 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The meer cat was like “ I gotta watch this”

  • @War-child_
    @War-child_ Před 6 měsíci +6

    This Jurassic Park reboot is straight fire, that croc deserves an academy award for best make up

  • @yuzon0224
    @yuzon0224 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Always like the voice of this man it fits

  • @AakifSyed
    @AakifSyed Před 2 měsíci +2

    Smart Croc

  • @YoUnOkNoWoK
    @YoUnOkNoWoK Před 5 měsíci +3

    That was amazing… 😬

  • @justinmas299
    @justinmas299 Před 6 měsíci

    may your sprit and voice live forever!!!!

  • @LokayaDakinna
    @LokayaDakinna Před 2 měsíci

    Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

  • @Caught_Slipn
    @Caught_Slipn Před 6 měsíci +1

    Bro dragged him to the depth like he was Davy Jones

  • @robbie6954
    @robbie6954 Před 6 měsíci

    Great photography and great commentary 😅

  • @jmr6117
    @jmr6117 Před 6 měsíci

    Simple ,amazing !

  • @DVDXPDA
    @DVDXPDA Před 5 měsíci +2

    Crazy how these are walking, living dinosaurs among us

  • @djmexicanodetx2195
    @djmexicanodetx2195 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Amazing footage

  • @brandstradamus
    @brandstradamus Před 6 měsíci

    A complete master 🙌

  • @wildprimateanimalsr
    @wildprimateanimalsr Před 21 dnem +1

    Beautiful video 📸

  • @bothBlenders92
    @bothBlenders92 Před 28 dny +2

    This is the only reason why I watch BBC, their nature shows are top quality.

  • @stephenbrown4097
    @stephenbrown4097 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Wow! This is an incredible target by the 🐊

  • @Silvia-ji8em
    @Silvia-ji8em Před 3 měsíci

    Impresionante

  • @randomvideos.5.4m35
    @randomvideos.5.4m35 Před měsícem

    now I need to watch the jaguar video asap😂

  • @cwolffe510
    @cwolffe510 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Holy cow that’s actually terrifying, the fact that it’s actually learned to camouflage itself. Combine that with those highly sensitive pressure sensors in its snout, this species of crocodile likely rarely misses.

    • @MK-oj6hd
      @MK-oj6hd Před 2 měsíci

      Cow’s are not holy; they make good burgers!!

  • @bluevozhak
    @bluevozhak Před 6 měsíci +6

    Poor deer :(

    • @AM2K2
      @AM2K2 Před 6 měsíci

      oh dear

  • @user-sb6ol6uk7b
    @user-sb6ol6uk7b Před 6 měsíci +1

    David Attenborough my lord

  • @user-zf9ji2iy6c
    @user-zf9ji2iy6c Před 5 měsíci

    BBC doing things on the next level

  • @jamesmorrow1646
    @jamesmorrow1646 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks very much.

  • @Biggbafreethrow1
    @Biggbafreethrow1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Beautiful

  • @ramanicchpunani5828
    @ramanicchpunani5828 Před 17 dny +2

    This is the reason crocodile lives longer

  •  Před 6 měsíci

    Gelungenes Video. Gruss Jürgen 🤠

  • @om1dpd
    @om1dpd Před měsícem +1

    My fevorte animal

  • @ramyg5037
    @ramyg5037 Před 20 dny +1

    2:19 - The river monster at work.

  • @jasonamigo023
    @jasonamigo023 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Like the smaller version of Nile Crocs with Wildebeest

  • @agenorsilva7337
    @agenorsilva7337 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Caramba ele pegou foi um cervo ..pensei que tivesse pegado um macaquinho que estavam no meio dos cervos ..agora a inteligência desse monstro marinho é algo sul real ..como um bicho com todo esse tamanho consegue chegar bem perto dos pobres cervos sem serem notados ..isso é inconcebível

  • @Radioroom91
    @Radioroom91 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This small clip shows me why they been around for millions of years.

  • @animals68689
    @animals68689 Před 26 dny

    Heart-pounding is real