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Filmed for the very first time by @bertiegregory, emperor penguin chicks leap off a 50-foot ice cliff to take their first swim! “When the chicks are around five months old, they leave the colony and travel to the sea, normally entering the water from a height of about one to two feet off the sea ice. However, since the advent of high-res satellite imagery, scientists have been aware that some emperor colonies were breeding and raising their chicks high up on the more permanent ice shelves. But it’s never been confirmed just how these colonies descended the precipitous ice shelves—until now. “We’d seen multiple groups of chicks walking out in this direction, but due to the undulating, icy terrain and a dangerous crevasse field, we were unable to follow them on snowmobile or on foot. They would simply disappear over the horizon. It wasn’t until I launched a drone that I was able to keep them in view and see the enormous cliff they were walking toward. As soon as I realized they were going near to the edge, I used the drone’s powerful zoom lens to maintain a very large distance from downwind. I wanted to be 100 percent sure I had no influence on their behavior. After several batteries and a couple of hours waiting, I watched a single chick walk up to the edge and launch itself off. Once the first had jumped and landed unscathed in the freezing Southern Ocean, many soon followed, and I was able to nudge in close enough to capture the scene.” Learn more about this behavior at the link in bio and stay tuned for more: These penguins are getting their own show! From executive producer @jamescameronofficial, “Secrets of the Penguins,” is coming in 2025! 🐧 #OnlyNatGeo #ourHOME

Wildlife filmmaker @bertiegregory documented emperor penguin chicks preparing to take their first plunge from the top of an Antarctic ice shelf that towered roughly 50 feet above the sea. They crowded like a group of teenagers, as if waiting to see if someone was brave enough to jump into the water first. Once one did, the others followed. “When the chicks are around five months old, they leave the colony and travel to the sea, normally entering the water from a height of about one to two feet off the sea ice. However, since the advent of high-res satellite imagery, scientists have been aware that some emperor colonies were breeding and raising their chicks high up on the more permanent ice shelves. But it’s never been confirmed just how these colonies descended the precipitous ice shelves—until now. “We’d seen multiple groups of chicks walking out in this direction, but due to the undulating icy terrain and a dangerous crevasse field, we were unable to follow them on snowmobile or on foot. They would simply disappear over the horizon. It wasn’t until I launched a drone that I was able to keep them in view and see the enormous cliff they were walking toward. As soon as I realized they were going near to the edge, I used the drone’s powerful zoom lens to maintain a very large distance from downwind. I wanted to be 100 percent sure I had no influence on their behavior. After several batteries and a couple of hours waiting, I watched a single chick walk up to the edge and launch itself off. Once the first had jumped and landed unscathed in the freezing Southern Ocean, many soon followed, and I was able to nudge in close enough to capture the scene.” Learn more about this behavior at the link in bio and stay tuned for more: These penguins are getting their own show! From executive producer @jamescameronofficial, “Secrets of the Penguins,” is coming in 2025! 🐧 #OnlyNatGeo #ourHOME #SecretsOfThePenguins

Wildlife filmmaker @bertiegregory documented emperor penguin chicks preparing to take their first plunge from the top of an Antarctic ice shelf that towered roughly 50 feet above the sea. They crowded like a group of teenagers, as if waiting to see if someone was brave enough to jump into the water first. Once one did, the others followed. “When the chicks are around five months old, they leave the colony and travel to the sea, normally entering the water from a height of about one to two feet off the sea ice. However, since the advent of high-res satellite imagery, scientists have been aware that some emperor colonies were breeding and raising their chicks high up on the more permanent ice shelves. But it’s never been confirmed just how these colonies descended the precipitous ice shelves—until now. “We’d seen multiple groups of chicks walking out in this direction, but due to the undulating icy terrain and a dangerous crevasse field, we were unable to follow them on snowmobile or on foot. They would simply disappear over the horizon. It wasn’t until I launched a drone that I was able to keep them in view and see the enormous cliff they were walking toward. As soon as I realized they were going near to the edge, I used the drone’s powerful zoom lens to maintain a very large distance from downwind. I wanted to be 100 percent sure I had no influence on their behavior. After several batteries and a couple of hours waiting, I watched a single chick walk up to the edge and launch itself off. Once the first had jumped and landed unscathed in the freezing Southern Ocean, many soon followed, and I was able to nudge in close enough to capture the scene.” Learn more about this behavior at the link in bio and stay tuned for more: These penguins are getting their own show! From executive producer @jamescameronofficial, “Secrets of the Penguins,” is coming in 2025! 🐧 #OnlyNatGeo #ourHOME #SecretsOfThePenguins

While trying to record the vocalisations of B1 Antarctic killer whales, we had one individual come over and give this weird guttural clicking noise. It investigated the hydrophone by letting out a rapid series of pings just inches away. The pings were so load it blew out the microphone recording! Very cool to be part of @leighhickmott and colleagues’ long-term study of these amazing animals. Filmed by Will West and @zubinsarosh for #AnimalsUpClose on Disney @wildstarfilms @natgeo

A pod of B1 Antarctic killer whales zooms over to investigate our filming boat. We have very strict approach distances to avoid disturbing them. The killer whales however never bother to read the permit and often come over to say hi! #AnimalsUpClose on Disney @wildstarfilms @natgeo @tomwalkercam @leighhickmott @cbstronach

This gathering contained 21 B1 Antarctic killer whales, 20% of the known population. We normally see this type of killer whale in small pods of 3-8 individuals so it was really special to so many come together. It felt like an extended family gathering as adults logged on the surface, gently touching their heads together while calves from different pods played. This moment latest less than 5 minutes and soon the pods headed off in different directions. I wonder what they communicated about? The part of the brain responsible for emotional processing is far bigger in killer whales than in humans. They also have an extra attachment in this area of the brain that we lack. It’s very possible they have emotional connections that we’ll never be able to comprehend. #AnimalsUpClose on Disney @wildstarfilms @natgeo

Of all the pieces of ice this Adelie penguin could have chosen to hang out on, this piece was a bad decision. As soon as this enormous male B1 killer whale spotted this crabeater seal, he dropped down under the ice and called over the rest of the pod. Watch how fast the Adelie penguin checks out as the B1 family uses their signature wave-wash weapon to try and get the seal in the water! Water level view by @tomwalkercam and drone view by @bertiegregory for #AnimalsUpClose on Disney @wildstarfilms @natgeo

Just as the emperor penguin chicks were hurling themselves off a cliff, we had an Adelie penguin tent inspector. Our camp was far from the sea and very, very far from the nearest Adelie penguin colony. Even so, this little fella managed to find us. On the topic of camps, our emperor penguin expedition was a huge logistical challenge made possible by a big team both in the field and back home. Big thanks to @talesmithtv, @polar_safety_and_logistics, @heathercruickshank, @saraofthewild, @sergiotempest, @cbstronach, @peter_websterrr, @rosswkirby, @kenrick.turner, @secret.compass