Robot Spy Otter & Spy Bald Eagle Discover How Sea Otters Cope With Mega-waves From Melting Glaciers
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00:00 (water gurgling)
00:02 Spy sea otter joins them in their floating nursery.
00:14 She's immediately accepted
00:21 by these notoriously shy creatures.
00:23 It's a privileged insider's view
00:29 of the most sociable otter of all.
00:32 Here, they not only have company,
00:38 there are more eyes to spot danger.
00:41 The spring melt makes the glaciers unstable.
00:46 (water splashing)
00:50 (water gurgling)
00:53 The icefall creates a rolling wave up to 10 meters high.
01:20 It may still be a danger over a kilometer away.
01:22 In the turmoil, mothers and pups are easily separated.
01:30 They must find refuge away from the glacier.
01:37 (water gurgling)
01:44 (water splashing)
01:46 In a cove, they find a solution to the turbulent waters.
02:02 Kelp offers the moorings they need.
02:07 It's just a matter of how best to attach themselves.
02:13 (water gurgling)
02:16 But even this beginner is having success.
02:23 As the ice vanishes, more kelp beds will soon appear.
02:34 The otters can enjoy the upcoming summer in peace.
02:39 (upbeat music)
02:41 (water gurgling)
02:44 [BLANK_AUDIO]