Nature: Expedition Killer Whale

A team of scientists and filmmakers explore the Antarctic waters to learn more about killer whales.

PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 at 7:00 PM 

In a remote corner of Antarctica, a group of killer whales capture their prey in the most extraordinary fashion. Swimming together, they create waves so powerful and accurate, they can wash a seal right off a piece of floating ice – some of the most sophisticated behavior in the animal kingdom. A team of scientists and filmmakers try to advance our understanding of these compelling animals in Nature: Expedition Killer Whale, premiering Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 PM on Alabama Public Television. 

The hunting technique of pack-ice killer whales has intrigued scientists for decades, and there is still so much unknown about the species. Each scientist on the expedition hopes to discover new truths about these whales. For whale biologist Leigh Hickmott, the mission becomes personal when he searches for his favorite killer whale, a powerful female that holds her family together through decades of experience and supreme intelligence.

The film team documents something not seen before – an hours-long teaching session, where adult females demonstrate hunting skills to their young. In another first, the team records the calls of the killer whales as they search for prey, coordinate their wave-making, and share their meal.

Watch this episode of Nature on Alabama Public Television on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 PM. 

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