Killer Whales of the Fjord
Under the clear turquoise waters of the Tysfjord in Norway, a strange gathering is taking place. Pods of killer whales are practicing an extraordinary new behavior pattern in which they herd schools of herring, then blow air from below to float the fish to the surface and eat them like popcorn. This...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., National Geographic Television & Film. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013]
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sound, color. |
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| Summary: |
Under the clear turquoise waters of the Tysfjord in Norway, a strange gathering is taking place. Pods of killer whales are practicing an extraordinary new behavior pattern in which they herd schools of herring, then blow air from below to float the fish to the surface and eat them like popcorn. This film follows a team of scientists and Amos Nachoum, a world renowned still photographer, as they swim underwater with these amazing animals and gain an understanding of the dramatic relationships between the herring and the killer whale. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 01, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Orca Paradise (1:44) -- Migrating for Herring (2:44) -- Hunting Killer Whales (3:25) -- Orcas Arrive (2:04) -- Apex Predator Habits (2:34) -- Pushing the Comfort Zone (2:00) -- Capturing a Tragic Moment (2:18) -- Diving with Orcas (2:36) -- Cooperative Orca Hunting (4:47) -- End of the Orca Season (1:18) -- Credits: Killer Whales of the Fjord (1:13) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Under the clear turquoise waters of the Tysfjord in Norway, a strange gathering is taking place. Pods of killer whales are practicing an extraordinary new behavior pattern in which they herd schools of herring, then blow air from below to float the fish to the surface and eat them like popcorn. This film follows a team of scientists and Amos Nachoum, a world renowned still photographer, as they swim underwater with these amazing animals and gain an understanding of the dramatic relationships between the herring and the killer whale. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |