The Sex-Shifting Fish | 4K UHD | Blue Planet II | BBC Earth

In every female kobudai... is a male in waiting.

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[explorer.samrat]

Watching nature documentaries can be so relaxing for the mind and soul. Moreover, BBC is probably the foremost channel in the world when it comes to creating the most astounding nature videos. And the narration of David sir acts like cherry on the cake. 😊😊

[Gloomyheart]

Inside the body of every kobudai female
There's a new male in waiting.
So powerful line and a miraculous transformation

[nopenadda]

The key to avoiding controversy is the fact that in the ocean is only one bathroom and they all share it

[happyfullfun]

Don't know how many hours the camera man had to stay under water to film.

[charliecharlie]

Thanks BBC EARTH form bringing this beautiful documentary to us ❤

[beccac]

This was one cool ass video. The clarity and detail was awesome. And of course you couldn't get a better narrator!! Loved it!! There are some pretty creepy fish in the ocean. lol

[theddixusa]

The sex-shifting fish, also known as the bluehead wrasse, is a fascinating species that changes sex multiple times throughout its life. These fish start off as females and then transition to males when they reach a certain size and age. This unique phenomenon allows for greater reproductive success within the population and provides researchers with important insights into the biology of gender and sexuality in animals.

[dumoulin]

Clever fish, working both sides of the fence.

[Eng.ahmed.h]

This gentleman voice is what makes BBC is BBC earth ❤

[SireRose]

Watch people try to start politicizing this fish.

[Pumpkintiti]

WOW 😳 that blew me away! Never have I ever knew that a fish can change their sex! Something new I learned.

[silviojoseperedacortes]

Nature's mysteries seem to be infinite 😳😳

[vlrissolo]

This creature is one of the wildest things Ive ever seen... on the other hand, if you haven't seen Blue Planet 2, you are in for some science fiction type entertainment. Just FANTASTIC!

[akhtarzaidi]

Hats 🧢 🎩 👒 off for revered cameraman 🎥 📸 📷 or camerawoman dears.
And Sir David Attenborough Long Live for generations on the way.
You peoples be found never & ever.

[snoopy]

It's magnificent Thank you BBC earth for this documentary ❤

[Mattie]

This is amazing! I’ve never could imagine such a transformation 😮

[vladtepes]

"Life finds a way", Malcolm.

[johnnyitalia]

Whoa! That’s awesome! I never knew that this existed.

[munchkin]

As a woman, I'd love that ability. Just get fat enough, stay in bed for a few weeks, then bam! I'm a new man and I can take over some other dude's home.

[sriramachandramurthypheelk]

Excellent video, Excellent team work 👍🏻👌🙏