Kingdom of Ice: Antarctica’s Leopard Seals | A Sea of Hope | SeaLegacy
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Diving in the icy kingdom of Antarctica soon brings you face-to-face with one of the continent’s most highly regarded predators of the sea, the powerful leopard seal. And yet, when our co-founders Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier share a remarkable encounter with one special seal, the experience reveals a charismatic and nurturing side to these animals rarely shared with the rest of the world.
“Being in the water with a leopard seal is one of the most beautiful things you can ever experience in life. They’re very, very curious. And their curiosity, I think it’s what’s special,” Paul Nicklen.
The leopard seal patrols the frigid realm with ease, grace, and endless wonder toward any life that enters its home. However, the future of its domain remains in peril.
Covering nearly 20% of Earth’s southern hemisphere, Antarctica regulates the global climate, slowing down warming temperatures and capturing carbon dioxide from the surrounding air. The continent also creates a nutrient-rich environment for phytoplankton, the very foundation of the world’s food web, to grow and thrive. Today, Antarctica is vulnerable to melting ice shelves, losing land mass to rising sea levels, rampant overfishing, and increasing algae blooms that greatly limit the growth of vital plankton. But there is still hope to save its ecosystem.
Join The Tide and our community of action-takers for our planet, wildlife, and people at: bit.ly/SeaLega.... Become a part of the global ocean movement with Paul and Cristina, as together we help support the vital protection of the leopard seal’s home, Antarctica, and rewrite its narrative to a brighter future.
A special thanks to your impact partners:
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ASOC: Antarctica Southern Ocean Coalition
And our special advisors:
Rodolfo Werner
Göran Ehlmé
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Do you reckon long sea voyages to take pictures makes (as you say) global warming even worse?
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This is seriously one of the most amazing wild animal encounters ever documented. That leopard seal was an absolute beauty and she showed us that she has a beautiful spirit, too. She gave you the most generous gift an animal can give in nature: an offering of food
Thank you so much, Jesse!
And it would have saved him had he actually been in need lol
I loved loved loved your video. Our daughter is in the Antarctic now. She arrived there apprehensive about leopard seals' reptilian appearance and aggressive reputation. The latest we heard from her is how beautiful they are. I think this video will seal her appreciation of them. She has been sending home a steady stream of texts and photos/videos of her experiences there and the life they all encounter. She has opened up a new world, for me and some friends on Facebook, of a heavenly place, abundant with life and yet very sensitive to environmental changes. It seems you are showing the whole world, making it real. Thank you for making videos that show the beauty, explain nature, and that are available to everyone--most importantly by showing we are all connected, even up close and personal.
Thank you so much for sharing. So glad to hear your daughter is having a wonderful experience in Antarctica.
that is respect when a wild animal offers you their food and willing to share it with you.
That leopard seal was so generous and kind to the people who had invaded her world. That's why I love animals. ❤️
Wow that is incredible, the seal literally offered you food. The seal has mad respect for you.
Always so inspiring to witness Paul and Mitty working together. This looked like an amazing experience !
Thank you, Brandon!
I don't think people understand the deep level of intelligence that is suggested by these animals have emotions. We call it instinct and wave it off. But an offering of food to a creature that is very different and unknown isn't instinct. I'm amazed when my dog dreams. Creating a whole world in his head and then barking or growling, having an emotional reaction to that world. Animals are amazing.
Also, I would never get that close to a leopard seal, lol.....truly terrifying power. You two have a whole different level of brave.
I'm just watching this over and over again;) It is so great that I can't stop my tears...Thank you, Paul and Mitty, for sharing this experience with us!
So glad that you continue to rewatch it!
So the whole 'offering a penguin ritual' really did repeat?? Amazing. I remember watching BBC's "Life in the Freezer" many years ago. It was one of the first (if not the first) instances where Leopard seals were filmed under water, and in the 'making of' part you can see similar behaviour - Leopard seal right in front of the camera toying with a penguin and divers commented how they were like "cats bringing you mice".(It actually caused some controversy as one critic was certain that the scenes were staged). Extremely fascinating.
Absolutely amazing video. Leopard seal is huge and scary but at the same time, looks very cute and smart. I loved looking at those pure eyes. The testing of offering alive and dead penguins by the seals made me speechless. I admire the nature. What a fantastic job you folks have done. A Big Cheers to Paul and all the crews. Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful! What great work and great images to make us all more conscious about what is out there to protect ...and to loose if we fail..... Thanks to Paul and his amazing Team!!
Thank you, Petra!
ver que unos de los animales mas salvajes sea una animal tan curioso y generoso, ya entender que despues de todo solo queria compartir con usted para hacerle compañia, muy buena grabaciones, felicitaciones
Can't wait to watch this, Ive been so fascinated by what you do. Hope to one day experience even just a fraction of what you have experienced in this lifetime.
Thank you, Kori. It is certainly a gift and a huge responsibility.
@@PaulNicklenPhotography Its a pleasure. I can only imagine...just know you are doing a great job, Keep it up!
I feel so inspired by this story. Thank you for working so hard on showing the magic of nature.
Such beautiful and gorgeous animals...
So wonderful! ❤ Thank you....👍
Thank you, Olli!
What a video!!! Amazing and you make such a great job
Absolutely delightful!!! I’ve always wanted to go to Antarctica.
To me, leopard seals are beautiful animals. I love your experience!
I’ve been mesmerized by the images you took in 2006 of the Leopard Seal and I loved seeing this video. I’m impressed by your courage and calm and I really appreciate this footage.
man this is so beautiful , so much more to life and nature man ,
The Beauty is overwhelming 🤯 ouf 😍
So glad you enjoy it, V!
The work you do is art man, every time i see something new from you it's just amazing!
Thank you, Ståle!
God protect these precious creatures
theyre so awesome in there power to show us a glimpse into their own world
and thank you to the team that brought this video to us all to see i have never been more moved to see the emotion of a predator like that its so emotional moving
You misspelt THEIR 0nce (regarding in their power). You spelt it correctly twice tho for 2/3 🤐
Paul, that was awesome. I remember way back when seeing you at Nat Geo Live in Seattle and thought your presentation was amazing & life changing, but the added video & Christinas smiles after the encounter is even better. Thanks for sharing and keep doing what you guys do, very much appreciated.
Mitty and Paul, truly an incredible and amazing video!👏🏼Thank you for showing this wonderful story on cool, curious and cute leopard seals!!
This is simply an extraordinary video on so many levels! How inspiring!
Thank you Paul! The most amazing footage I've ever seen. To see that leopard seal in her environment and offer you a penguin brought tears to my eyes. Such an amazing animal!
Awe . She was trying help u survive in her world. Such fierce beauty. I love how u morph and learn how to handle different creatures rather than fear that. Quite remarkable . That’s y u y get this amazing footage . It’s ur energy. Truly u are a gift .
Amazing one, again- thanks for sharing awareness!
Thank you, Matej!
I don’t have the words but my emotions feel that connection deeply. Beautiful experiences, environment, creatures and intention captured.
Fantastic! These animals are so intelligent and beautiful ❤
Mr. Nicklen,
I have been entranced and fascinated by your photography and videos and your sharing your experiences. I love nature, I love diving.
This video made me so happy that I cried. Those leopard seals are amazing. Bless you for sharing your passion, it made my heart and soul smile, it’s been a long time since that has happened.
Thank you !
Fantastic as always
Excellent video , so impressive your work , love it a ton ! Many thanks and congrats , Paul and Cristina ‼️⭐💯
Thank you, Gabriela!
Heartfelt regards 🖐️
Seams so inteligent! There is more behind the eyes, you can see it.
You misspelt SEEMS (not seam as in a stitched line). & Leopard Seals ARE actually intelligent 🤐
Absolutely probably the voolest animal in the world
So wonderful nature… thank you ❤❤
Thank you, Elisa!
beautiful and powerful
I got to hear you tell the original story in Kanab last year, and to see this video of a repeat encounter is just amazing! Thanks for bringing back the film crew, and Mitty too! My dream is to experience Antarctica someday myself 😍
Wow! It's amazing. How grateful l am that you made this and now I can see what l would not adventure myself to see in person. It's is all so beautiful. I can watch over and over again. Merci🙏💐
Fascinating encounter, thanks for that. What a behavior, feeding an unexpected guest, wow!
Couldn’t stop crying. It was inspiring
I just have to say Thank you.
They’re beautiful little murder beasts. Fascinating and hauntingly beautiful
I love the switch from telling the predator story to the study side!
This lady is 100x more brave than I can ever be!
The two of you are remarkable, and I love following your adventures. Well done.
Fantastico 🥹uno dei piū bei documentari che abbia mai visto ❤️bravissimi 👏👏👏❤️
Incredible video
Amazing!! Leopard seals are so beautiful!!
More more more... please!!! This was so so beautiful, we need a full length feature or series...
Thank you so much, Casey!
Wow..amazing...gr8 it's a dream for photographer
What an absolutely incredible episode!! Guys this story was so fantastic.
Such an amazing film. A truly amazing animal. I saw intelligence in those eyes, too.. I’m in awe!
Beautiful! I would love this experience. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video. We all have to do what we can. ❤
Thank you for these incredible shots and sharing them with the world. Love your work! Amazing!
Wouwww...truely amazing
What an absolutely beautiful and breathtaking animal; thank you for sharing this with us.
What a great experience, great Incredible photo work, for us to experience . Thank you for letting me watch your encounter.
@Paul and @Mitty, I have followed you both for a long time and your work is just incredible! This piece is spectacular and left me so emotional. Thank you for sharing it with the world! Wow!
she was just fascinated by the reflection 6:27
What an extraordinary and intimate encounter! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.
Thank you ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful and marvelous experience. I just had to watch over and over again. I hope to see more of your material, so beautifully arranged in the future.
And let me just add another big thank you for all the efforts, risks and passion you are taking for preserving the gift of our nature. Thanks for giving a voice to a world that otherwise would be sealed to the vast majority of mankind.
I felt this video. I felt the interaction. I felt how the eyes of the seal saw you and I felt the emotions. That was spectacular and magical. Beautiful. ❤️ Such an amazing magical creature with Beautiful expressive eyes!
Absolutely incredible you people are the real heroes
The eyes are what really make me think this is what i saw more than anything. The light color, the spots and the eyes
Wow...! Thank you for making this.
Holy sh*t! What an awesome creature and a great capture! Well done Paul and Cristina!
Amazing!
INSANE MOVEMENT ..
I am hooked by the way you presented Snow Leopards. We have already harmed nature so much, time to change has already passed, and is still passing. I often feel sad about how selfish we have become, this mentality of owning more and more has made our soul less human.
It's time for change, and I swear I'll do everything I can in my whole lifetime to help protect every creation of god in spite of their nature.
Leopard seals are wonderfully beastly! Remember "Happy Feet!"
No I saw a South African post about someone getting killed by a Leopard Seal and I mentioned your older film where a Seal was trying to feed you penguins . Because people were anthropamorphism Lepard Seals. So my feed gives me this. ❤
So Inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Amazing.
Amazing and so beautiful 😮😊
Incredible ❤️🤙🏻
Wow, super informative and inspiring
Just beautiful
WHEN SHE STARTED BRINGING OVER PENGUINS THAT WAS SO CUTEEEEE
Seal was like, ok you not going anywhere until you eat up your penguin.
Incredible!
Penguin: what’re you saying fuck me for?!
Dawg I would eat the penguin if a leopard seal gives me one😂
Incredible 💙
Leopard seals: The velociraptor of seals
Are we sure she wasn't attempting to mate? She seemed really determined to get you to accept that gift.
Have these ever been seen in Hampton NH? I surf there all the time. 2 days ago, i felt like somthung was watching me. I looked to my left and about 5 feet away in the crashing waves was a seals head looking rifht at me. My friend was to my right. He confirmed what i was seeing. We made eye contact for a dew seconds, then we took and incoming wave back to the b beach. Now that ive been looking up seals, this is what it looked like. It very specifically has spots and a short nose, but was as big as or bigger than me (im 5 10")
LEOPARD Seals are of the Southern Hemisphere. STUPID 😕🤐
I try not to listen voice and music but just watch the video to eliminate the human interaction when the seal offer the penguins and seriously that is the most fascinating nature interaction ever see between two species. Is not casual as I can understand and deserve to be studied in deep. 🙏
She knew you werent food and she knew you werent a predator, so she was curious and playful.
Wow the seal gave him food to eat.
6:24 pretty sure she broguht the penguin to the leopard seal she saw in the massive lense of your camera
Waoo que hermoso es que transmitan esas emociones desde sus experiencias 🥹 y mostrarnos la responsabilidad que tenemos cada uno con nuestro planeta.
Came to watch some leopard seals, was immediately blasted with the climate is warming tripe.
So, you can make documentaries, that are narrated with dramatic music and "killer-leopard seals" or you can make documentaries like there, where they appear to be just what we see.... anyway, thank you for the good work and anyone: please believe what you please.
Love to see him have an encounter, with and shoot footage of the Ross Seal.❤😂
this is fucking insane footage