Nature's Great Events

Nature's Great Events (2009)

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Documentary series looking at the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet, showing how life responds to natural events which can dramatically transform entire landscapes.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 21:00 (60 min)

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The Great Feast
Season 1Episode 660 min

The Great Feast

Every summer in the seas off Alaska humpback whales, sea lions and killer whales depend on an explosion of plant life, the plankton bloom. It tranforms these seas into the richest on Earth. But will these animals survive to enjoy the great feast?

The summer sun sparks the growth of phytoplankton, microscopic floating plants which can bloom in such vast numbers that they eclipse even the Amazon rainforest in sheer abundance of plant life. Remarkably, it is these minute plants that are the basis of all life here.

But both whales and sea lions have obstacles to overcome before they can enjoy the feast. Humpback whales migrate 3,000 miles from Hawaii, and during their three-month voyage lose a third of their body weight. In a heart-rending scene a mother sea lion loses her pup in a violent summer storm, while another dramatic sequence shows a group of killer whales working together to kill a huge male sea lion.

In late summer the plankton bloom is at its height. Vast shoals of herring gather to feed on it, diving birds round the fish up into a bait ball and then a humpback whale roars in to scoop up the entire ball of herring in one huge mouthful.

When a dozen whales work together they employ the ultimate method of co-operative fishing - bubble net feeding. One whale blows a ring of bubbles to engulf the fish and then they charge in as one. Filmed from the surface, underwater and, for the first time, from the air, we reveal how these giant hunters can catch a tonne of fish every day.

In Swallowed By a Whale, cameramen Shane Moore and David Reichert were filming bait balls when a 30 tonne whale roared past, within feet of them, swallowing the entire bait ball.

mars 18, 2009

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06The Great Feastmars 18, 2009
S01E05The Great Floodmars 11, 2009
S01E04The Great Tidemars 4, 2009
S01E03The Great Migrationfévr. 25, 2009
S01E02The Great Salmon Runfévr. 18, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Nature's Great Events premiere?

Nature's Great Events premiered on February 15, 2009.

Who narrated Nature's Great Events?

David Attenborough narrated Nature's Great Events.

How many episodes are there in Nature's Great Events?

There are six episodes in Nature's Great Events.

What is the general theme of Nature's Great Events?

The general theme of Nature's Great Events is the incredible journeys undertaken by animals in their search for water, food, and safety.

What type of animals are featured in Nature's Great Events?

Nature's Great Events features a variety of animals including polar bears, grizzly bears, whales, and elephants.

What are some of the locations featured in Nature's Great Events?

Nature's Great Events features locations such as the Arctic, the Great Plains, and the African Savannah.

How was Nature's Great Events filmed?

Nature's Great Events was filmed using high definition cameras and various filming techniques such as timelapse photography and aerial photography.

What is the purpose of Nature's Great Events?

The purpose of Nature's Great Events is to educate viewers on the struggles that animals face in their daily lives and the incredible journeys they undertake to survive.

Are there any behind the scenes episodes of Nature's Great Events?

Yes, there is one behind the scenes episode of Nature's Great Events called "Making of Nature's Great Events".

Were there any awards won by Nature's Great Events?

Yes, Nature's Great Events won the BAFTA for Best Cinematography in Factual Programming in 2009.

What is the age rating for Nature's Great Events?

Nature's Great Events does not have an age rating.

Is Nature's Great Events available on DVD or Blu-ray?

Yes, Nature's Great Events is available on DVD and Blu-ray.

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  • A természet nagy eseményei (Hungary)

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