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• Actors: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Joseph Campanella, Orson Welles, Richard Basehart
• Directors: Alexander Grasshoff, Aram Boyajian, Bert Haanstra, David Seltzer, Jack Kaufman
• Writers: James Lipscomb
• Producers: Al Giddings, Alexander Grasshoff, Bud Wiser, James Lipscomb
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
• VHS Release Date: June 27, 1997
• Run Time: 60 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304475225
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,515 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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They don't call them killer whales for nothing. In National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea, narrated by the great David Attenborough, you'll see pods of these great beasts work together to capture prey, much like their distant cousins the wolves. Incredible close-up footage of orcas playing, learning to hunt, practicing, and making their kills all across the globe brings them to life as never before. Do they really launch themselves onto the shore to grab a hapless snack? See for yourself--and gain a vivid appreciation for their appetites and skills. While your jaw drops at their fearsome agility, you'll also be learning about their migratory and other behaviors from scientists who observe them daily and strive to increase our understanding of their needs for survival. They may not be as cute and cuddly as you once thought, but thanks to Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea, they will certainly earn your respect. --Rob Lightner

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Throughout every ocean on earth, killer whales are the masters of the sea. Like wolves on land, these fearsome predators often hunt in packs, working together to snare their next meal. You'll journey around the globe to see their extraordinary hunting techniques in action. Plunge beneath the waves to watch the whales round up schools of herring, which they stun with flicks of their powerful tails. Discover the whales "playing with their food" - tossing their prey around in a frenzied game that hones their hunting skills. And witness the amazing spectacle of these huge whales hurling themselves onto the beach to snatch their unsuspecting prey. You'll gain a new appreciation for these magnificent creatures as you come face-to-face with KILLER WHALES: WOLVES OF THE SEA.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent documentary, February 8, 2003

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This review is from: National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a brilliant documentary capturing the breath-taking killer whales in all its glory. The whale's hunt for salmon and seals around the world is captured by awesome cinematography. Furthermore,the film goes into detail discussing thw whale's social grouping and its intelligence. In short, this is a must-have for killer whale lovers and anyone else interested in nature.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Masters of the Sea", January 14, 2002

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This review is from: National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This documentary from '93 has some of the best nature footage (by David Parer) I've seen, and it's as entertaining as it's educational.
It starts with the feeding on salmon off the British Columbia coast, includes mating habits and "pebble massages" that seem to give these majestic creatures much pleasure.
It then moves on to Norway, where huge pods of up to 50 hunt for herring as a team, using sound to herd them, and swatting the fish with their massive tails.

The best and most awesome part of this film takes place in the remote Crozet Islands in the South Indian Ocean, on the edge of the Antarctic. A large portion of this section is spent showing the seal population, from the birth of a pup, to the constant battle of eluding the hungry whales. There's also a colony of 40,000 King penguins who sometimes get snared. The topography of these islands is extraordinary and unique, and alone would make this documentary worthwhile, just to see this incredible part of the world.

The last section takes place in Argentina, where there's spectacular footage of two brothers, "Mel" and "Bernard", catching seal pups for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Narrated by David Attenborough, this is an hour of film I found fascinating, about these "magnificent animals that must kill to live".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Film about Killer Whales, April 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: National Geographic's Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I bought this documentary for myself and my 3-year old boy, who loves to watch any sort of sea-life! There are lots of scenes of killer whales all clear in and terrific color. In addition to images of the whales there are many other scenes of various other sea-life. My son and I highly recommend this film!