Sperm Whale Ariel Plays with a Coconut

During this extraordinary encounter, a sperm whale calf named Ariel frolics on the surface in pursuit of a makeshift toy... a coconut fragment. The determined youngster displays an impressive repertoire of hydrodynamic ballet-like movements in her attempt to capture the elusive treasure.

[miladyblue]

Absolutely adorable! You could almost hear her thinking, "I am going to get that thing!"

[ahmedaaadas]

The more I see these videos the stronger my urge to see a whale in person becomes. You’re very lucky to witness such astounding moments with these giants!

[curiousthor]

this clearly demonstrates that suction is critical for catching prey like squid.

[marcopohl]

I'm always amazed how an animal this big can be this cute.

[ArchTeryx]

That's a great way to learn to hunt. Squid are highly manuverable and hard to catch, so practiucing with something like a coconut fragment is a way to start learning. And no doubt it's fun for the calf, too! She'll be a hunter in no time.

[andrebrs]

This is someone absolutely amazing... Whales are just so much to love!

[stepaushi]

The coconut looks very big compared to a whale!

[lynnshomo]

Oh how enchanting. I love all whales but sperm whales are my fav.

[WanderingRoe]

That is so adorable! She seemed so satisfied once she finally caught it! 😄

[LM-lvfv]

Amazing how she can stay so focused on such a small object 👍🏼 Amazing

[maru_]

Reminds me of a game that british children play at Christmas. They have to catch an apple from water using their teeth. Children are all the same ❤

[samwhitty]

even the most massive babies need their play time ❤

[alexadey]

Although this is great news I'm worried about baby whales eating floating

[tops]

How's that whale gonna catch giant squid when he struggles against coconut

[jamespisano]

Really amazing! I subbed. Appreciate your work!!! May God bless you.

[lynxvex]

So cute! Imagine a bus playing with a coconut 😅

[debrakleid]

Whales are very intelligent and they too like to be entertained just like people, dogs, and cats

[anthonychihuahua]

Never realized sea-doggos could grow to such enormous proportions! 🐶🥥🐳💙

[MamaEtna]

I can see her concentrating. Is it my imagination or does she screw her eyes up? So adorable.

[mnomadvfx]

It looks adorable until you consider that an errant motion of Ariel could shatter every bone in the camera mans body.