In rare footage, humpback whales attempt to disrupt a killer whale hunt in Antarctica

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[abcthecamper]

We just witnessed the pure intelligence both of these animals have

[scoon]

Humpback whales are the keepers of the ocean

[JoelGarcia-brrl]

Humpbacks: stop hunting our calves!
Orcas: We are hunting seals, see here!

[MaidMirawyn]

That’s amazing! So glad the team was there to capture it on film.

Way better to see such amazing creatures on film than in captivity!

[XSLX]

It’s insane that these animals both know exactly what they’re doing, not just being curious but actual intents to what they’re doing

[Sketch_Sesh]

It’s incredible these animals can live in freezing cold or warm water

[dulynoted]

It's amazing to know, that whales have empathy. Update: Look up, "A Whale Saved My Life" here on YouTube.

[shooter]

These mammals are so are just amazing. Shame for the poor seal😢....but the Humpbacks did try their best to disrupt the hunt ...amazing footage. Thanks for sharing. 🎥👌🐋🐳

[jamesmiller]

Mother nature never fails to amaze me, all these creatures have so much more intelligence and feelings than we ever thought possible. The hunting of whales killing a porpoises and killer whales. It’s such a tragedy. I wonder why they even let us photograph them. Great video. thank you.

[MH-pzwf]

Sorry for the seal. Life is cruel. Lucky day for the killer whale and her calf. Love the humpback coming to the rescue even it's too late.

[kristen]

I think these animals in the world have more feelings than have been studied or we know. . Such phenomenal beauty ❤❤

[AtPlay]

That penguin was thinking "Better you than me" 😅

[DoomRulz]

Gojira was right in writing a metal song about whales.

[rocioaguilera]

Animals teach us compassion, friendship, empathy and love

[xneapolisx]

This is like lion vs hyena level stuff, except in an ocean, instead of the grasslands. Fantastic!

[Guuzaka]

"Killer whales sometimes take humpback calves" So basically just the humpback whales being protective parents. 👀🐋🐋

[Kim_Kardashi-un]

I don't think the killer whale is showing the seal as a sign of "you didn't stop us" but more as "look this is not one of you" in an attempt for the humpback whales to leave, they know that even if they have already succeeded in this hunt the others are still much larger and they will not be able to keep hunting safely until peace is achieved!

[CR]

The more science and discovery is observed with Orca, the more we are inspired to understand them, their ingenious methods and behaviors. Their intelligence truly amazes us and connects humanity to fight for their survival.

[generationfallout]

It’s the last place on Earth that’s not dominated by smelly humans. A place where wildlife is still wild.

[terramater]

Whales can definitely be so smart! We even know that sperm whales developed a strategy to protect the calves from orcas! Our crew even showed evidence that sperm whales also came up with a system to avoid whalers!