Nature
Station:
National Geographic Wild (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2025-06-08
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Orcas are the rulers of the seas. These majestic marine mammals have captured people's hearts through their intelligence and complex family structures. But ever since killer whales started attacking boats off Gibraltar, many people have wondered: Are they threatening us, or are they just trying to play?Singer and orca enthusiast Sarah Connor narrates, giving the orcas' stories special depth. The two-part documentary shows the specialized hunting strategies and highlights the social intelligence and precise cooperation of the animals. Older family members give the offspring "school lessons" in body control. But the emotional side of the whales also comes into play: how they mourn when a family member dies and how they have fun.
There is no Next Episode of Killer Whale Chronicles planned.
S1E1 - Matter of Culture
Orcas captivate with their intelligence and family structures. Recent attacks on boats near Gibraltar raise questions: Are they threatening us or just playing?
Air Date: 08 Jun 2025 13:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - School of Killers
Exploring orcas' remarkable ability to pass down knowledge through generations, marine biologist Florian Graner delves into the diverse cultures of orca populations in the Salish Sea. Narrated by Sarah Connor, the documentary highlights the intelligence, complex social structures, and cultural traditions of orcas.
Air Date: 15 Jun 2025 13:00 (CDT)