@@nunyabiz334 An experienced diver with training can hold his/her breath for 2-3 minutes easily which is amazing, if I hold my breath for 10 seconds I start to panic.
@@attackmaster519 we’re **not** just talking about a simple animal, though; that’s my entire point. Did you know, for example, that sperm whales have cultural clans & language dialects? Studies have shown that sperm whales have a rich culture that includes passing on generational knowledge through families. There are also two distinct cultures, which involve different ways of doing things. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because you know that we’re not privy to everything that whales are doing or thinking. Whales *are* sentient & self aware, that’s been established. And it’s not a uniquely human trait.
@@BanFamilyVlogging Cultural Clans is a *very* strong term to use. I imagine you're probably just referring to genetic families, like herds, which while cool and all, isn't very impressive. This would be like claiming ants have cultural clans. Arguably, but that doesn't make ants "deeply intelligent". Same with the concept of generational information. Another powerful term that I imagine you're using very misleading. If you're referring to the concept of a parent teaching their young, that's not a unique concept and many social species exhibit that. That is not the same as it is for Humans. No animal species on Earth is going to learn from an ancestor who lived centuries ago. Humans, on the other hand, do so quite regularly. Scale matters a lot when we're trying to evaluate things like behavior. Whales are sentient. Sentience is not as uncommon as people think. After all, sentience is just the capacity to think and feel emotion. Most animals are capable of at least rudimentary sentience. Sapience is the tricky one, as it requires a creature to be self aware. And as it currently stands, Humans are the only ones provably self aware. Though it should be stated that a fair number of species raise enough red flags that they are worth considering, like some advanced corvids and our Porpoise friends, Dolphins, as well as some of our Primate brothers. But none of these have been scientifically confirmed. And what we often end up finding is that the smartest specimens from other species can only ever hope to compete with very young Humans. Human level intelligence is an expensive and complicated trait to evolve, and simply isn't worth it for most species. And only a handful of species have been confirmed to be sapient so far, and all of them were Hominids, and of them, we're the only ones left. Whales are intelligent, and very intelligent when compared to most animals. But it's important for Humans to not try and project Humanity into creatures that do not possess it. It's wrong and misleading for us, and potentially harmful for them. Respecting animals doesn't just mean ensuring the bar isn't too low for them, it also means making sure the bar isn't too high either.
You are not just befriending,, you are talking and communicating with a whale! I doubt anything will happen to me today that can beat this as the "best thing that happened today".
If you think in the ancient times we were swimming and communicating with them, being a one thing only, no separation... This is how it should be, and even more, time given. We are the aliens
On BOTH sides. He may have been the first human Dolores ever had seen close up, and she was doing what Sperm Whales always do - she gave her pod's coda ping to him, and he pinged back. And that was enough to seriously attract her interest.
@@markmuller7962 With her size and scarring, I was guessing - and it is a guess - that Dolores was a senior matriarch of her pod or a pod at one time. So upon finding something unusual, her instinct would be to take charge and investigate it. Being smol and unaggressive, she chose a friendly "handshake" to greet this new creature, and what do you know they *sent back the coda!* He couldn't really talk much beyond that, and once they traded some friendly gestures, she decided he was nothing to worry about, and sank away to resume her business in the bathypelagic depths. And nowhere, not ONCE, have I ever seen a Sperm Whale exhibit hunting behavior toward a human. Event the jaw-gape Dolores does is a friendly gesture to a whale, not unlike a smile. She was happy, not hungry. Despite millenia of myths saying otherwise, we've never been food to Sperm Whales. They seem to want to be friends instead.
Incredible animals, I have no doubt that if we can decipher their language we'll discover that they are thoughtful and intelligent beings. I almost cried when she rolled over at him, just stunning
If they’re so smart then why can’t they decipher our language? Or at the very least come up with a language that’s easy for us to decipher? They’re smart… for animals. Which is like you saying that your 2-year-old is smart. Yeah, maybe… for a 2-year-old that still poops their pants and eats their boogers.
@@kaykovuskerteus90 Define smart, what's smart to us might not be smart for animals. You forget that we have human smartness, you think humans are smart because they can make nuclear bombs and then throw them at eachother, is that smart? Think you overestimate humans like every human does.
@@ronan5642 What are you rambling on about, genius? You don’t need computers for any of that. You do realize that languages and writing were around long before computers right? You know what, I take it back. Maybe whales are smarter than some ppl.
I've had some encounters with sperm whales I remember one following us around for days Working on the ocean and not touching land 3 months at a time. Sometimes I felt like the only connection I had was with this whale that would follow us I knew which one it was because of the unique scar on the nose I remember one time I was going through some dark moments Which I won't explain why But when I was thinking about jumping over board and tying in anchor to my ankles Seeing the look in the whale's eyes it was as if it knew I remember thinking that it was telling me I don't belong down there That Whale is probably the reason i'm alive
Astoundingly beautiful moment. May we keep them safe. "Nobody knew this whale." No human knew this whale. I wonder what her whale name is in her whale family...
@@NotUnymous Names in their language not ours...we know that individuals recognize each other. Do you assume that they're nameless? Why? And what is a name? In human culture, a name is made of letters. In whale culture, a name could be a certain frequency, or a smell, and so on...bet you didn't think your trolling would get such a long response! Have a great day ! 😄
Me too. When I realized what was happening, that a human and such a magnificent creature were actually communicating... Deeply moved is an understatement.
That is one of the most amazing things I've seen in my life. And I love it when we can see her eyes. Close up you know you really are establishing something extraordinary.
That must have been the coolest thing ever to experience. What a special relationship you have formed with her. I hope you continue to have contact with her and it grows. Please keep us informed if you have future contact. My best to both of you.
For the past few months I've been mostly unsuccessful in my pursuit to see videos of sperm whales, so I can't wait to watch this on T.V. I had realized I've never seen these guys in action; only pictures and drawings. Thanks for the clip.
I’ve always wanted to experience something like this with a Sperm Whale. I’ve swam with dolphins in the wild and they were absolutely fantastic creatures of God. Beautiful. But this is the next venture I need. It’s so humbling.
"Little alien is friend-shaped" isn't a bad approximation of what Dolores might have been thinking. He recognized her coda and tapped it back, and that changed everything. He basically gave the pod's handshake to her, and if Sperm Whales are even half as smart as they appear to be, that would provoke *intense* curiosity. And that's what he got - a very close, very *careful* look-see before Dolores decided to go back to doing whale things in the depths. A pair of friendly hellos traded with a *wild animal* is a little miracle in itself. But as nearly always seems to be the case, the Sperm Whales readily accept our presence and are careful not to hurt us. Now that we're not killing them en masse any more, we're starting to realize just how sophisticated these animals *are.*
This creature is just marvelous. Look at that size. Magnificent! Being face to face like that with such a titanic creature is certainly an astonishing experience one would carry to life.
I’ve always had a fond love of whales, had many wonderful dreams with whales, but to be in the water with these behemoths, might take an extraordinary amount of bravery on my part. They are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on planet earth.
Ik had het zelfde gevoel toen ik jaren geleden op een voet safari was in Swaziland. Daar kwamen we oog in oog met een olifant die ons een voor een screende. Het voelde of ze dwars door me heen keek. Toen ze zag dat er geen dreiging van ons uit ging, tetterde ze achterom en kwam de hele kudde uit de struiken. Ze liepen langs ons om bij een meertje te gaan drinken. onvergetelijk! De meeste mensen hebben geen flauw benul op wat voor een prachtige planeet we wonen!!!
I wonder how they can make such loud calls without damaging their own hearing. I can whistle with my fingers incredibly loud. I'm not sure exactly how loud, but it's enough that it's damaged my hearing permanantly and I have horrible tinnitus. Nowadays I only ever do it with ear protection. Seriously. I've always been curious how many decibels it is. Or how far away it could be heard. Although high pitched sounds don't travel as far as low pitched sounds. Hence the low sound of whale calls, ship horn, etc.
When watching these stories I feel guilt eating certain animals but the food chain is life, I was thinking how would this whale act if you tried using a clicking device and you answered my thoughts, you have balls of gold haha the name suits her! Rhymes with Glorious and Colossus
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These are my favorite episodes, where someone is telling their own story of connection with nature. Like the recent platypus one.
Platypus is poisonous!
Dolores is probably thinking...Oh look at this cute little thing!! I cant wait to tell Martha😂
I love your incredibly cute and innocent comment❤❤
It must be so divine to be a sperm whale.
I though you were going to say "can't wait to name it Martha" 🤣
LOL
😂😂😂
"After about 45 minutes, I realized that I only had a snorkel and kinda needed to breathe soon."
This made my day
That's what didn't makes sense to me. How on earth was he able to breathe?
@@nunyabiz334he most likely went up for air a few times
@@nunyabiz334 An experienced diver with training can hold his/her breath for 2-3 minutes easily which is amazing, if I hold my breath for 10 seconds I start to panic.
@@AurioDKthen you have issues. even a child can hold their breath for at least 30 seconds let alone someone with fully grown lungs.
Whales are sentient, deeply intelligent beings. That must have been magical
@@philipmartin2919 are you asking me to elaborate? Or just confirming that was the word I meant to use?
@@BanFamilyVlogging Just a strong word to use, I imagine, and perhaps a bit misleading considering we're just talking about a simple animal.
@@attackmaster519 we’re **not** just talking about a simple animal, though; that’s my entire point.
Did you know, for example, that sperm whales have cultural clans & language dialects?
Studies have shown that sperm whales have a rich culture that includes passing on generational knowledge through families. There are also two distinct cultures, which involve different ways of doing things.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because you know that we’re not privy to everything that whales are doing or thinking.
Whales *are* sentient & self aware, that’s been established. And it’s not a uniquely human trait.
@@BanFamilyVlogging
Cultural Clans is a *very* strong term to use. I imagine you're probably just referring to genetic families, like herds, which while cool and all, isn't very impressive. This would be like claiming ants have cultural clans. Arguably, but that doesn't make ants "deeply intelligent".
Same with the concept of generational information. Another powerful term that I imagine you're using very misleading. If you're referring to the concept of a parent teaching their young, that's not a unique concept and many social species exhibit that. That is not the same as it is for Humans. No animal species on Earth is going to learn from an ancestor who lived centuries ago. Humans, on the other hand, do so quite regularly.
Scale matters a lot when we're trying to evaluate things like behavior.
Whales are sentient. Sentience is not as uncommon as people think. After all, sentience is just the capacity to think and feel emotion. Most animals are capable of at least rudimentary sentience.
Sapience is the tricky one, as it requires a creature to be self aware. And as it currently stands, Humans are the only ones provably self aware. Though it should be stated that a fair number of species raise enough red flags that they are worth considering, like some advanced corvids and our Porpoise friends, Dolphins, as well as some of our Primate brothers.
But none of these have been scientifically confirmed. And what we often end up finding is that the smartest specimens from other species can only ever hope to compete with very young Humans.
Human level intelligence is an expensive and complicated trait to evolve, and simply isn't worth it for most species. And only a handful of species have been confirmed to be sapient so far, and all of them were Hominids, and of them, we're the only ones left.
Whales are intelligent, and very intelligent when compared to most animals. But it's important for Humans to not try and project Humanity into creatures that do not possess it. It's wrong and misleading for us, and potentially harmful for them. Respecting animals doesn't just mean ensuring the bar isn't too low for them, it also means making sure the bar isn't too high either.
@@attackmaster519 “you imagine” I’m using?
How much actual research have you done on this topic? On what information are you basing your opinion?
You are not just befriending,, you are talking and communicating with a whale!
I doubt anything will happen to me today that can beat this as the "best thing that happened today".
Delores: Ooooh, look at this cute little thing, I will call it Bill.
And I will pet him & pat him & squeeze him & love him ALL-UP!
lol
Absolutely fantastic !! The way she recognised your "tic-tic" greetings, and then the way she dansed with you, that is simply awesome !!!
It's like a first contact with aliens
If you think in the ancient times we were swimming and communicating with them, being a one thing only, no separation...
This is how it should be, and even more, time given.
We are the aliens
On BOTH sides. He may have been the first human Dolores ever had seen close up, and she was doing what Sperm Whales always do - she gave her pod's coda ping to him, and he pinged back. And that was enough to seriously attract her interest.
@@ArchTeryx00 So true
@@markmuller7962 With her size and scarring, I was guessing - and it is a guess - that Dolores was a senior matriarch of her pod or a pod at one time. So upon finding something unusual, her instinct would be to take charge and investigate it. Being smol and unaggressive, she chose a friendly "handshake" to greet this new creature, and what do you know they *sent back the coda!* He couldn't really talk much beyond that, and once they traded some friendly gestures, she decided he was nothing to worry about, and sank away to resume her business in the bathypelagic depths.
And nowhere, not ONCE, have I ever seen a Sperm Whale exhibit hunting behavior toward a human. Event the jaw-gape Dolores does is a friendly gesture to a whale, not unlike a smile. She was happy, not hungry. Despite millenia of myths saying otherwise, we've never been food to Sperm Whales. They seem to want to be friends instead.
@ArchTeryx00 That was a nice read ☺️
Incredible animals, I have no doubt that if we can decipher their language we'll discover that they are thoughtful and intelligent beings. I almost cried when she rolled over at him, just stunning
If they’re so smart then why can’t they decipher our language? Or at the very least come up with a language that’s easy for us to decipher?
They’re smart… for animals. Which is like you saying that your 2-year-old is smart. Yeah, maybe… for a 2-year-old that still poops their pants and eats their boogers.
@@--AE--Maybe they are smarter than us in a different way. I hope we will find out someday
@@kaykovuskerteus90 Define smart, what's smart to us might not be smart for animals. You forget that we have human smartness, you think humans are smart because they can make nuclear bombs and then throw them at eachother, is that smart? Think you overestimate humans like every human does.
Because they don't have computers nor the data to do so? What? You gonna expect a whale to pull out a computer monitor? Good shit.@@--AE--
@@ronan5642 What are you rambling on about, genius? You don’t need computers for any of that. You do realize that languages and writing were around long before computers right?
You know what, I take it back. Maybe whales are smarter than some ppl.
I've had some encounters with sperm whales I remember one following us around for days Working on the ocean and not touching land 3 months at a time. Sometimes I felt like the only connection I had was with this whale that would follow us I knew which one it was because of the unique scar on the nose I remember one time I was going through some dark moments Which I won't explain why But when I was thinking about jumping over board and tying in anchor to my ankles Seeing the look in the whale's eyes it was as if it knew I remember thinking that it was telling me I don't belong down there That Whale is probably the reason i'm alive
Whale: "Finally, a human who speaks my language!"
LOL
This has to have been the most majestic experience imaginable. Such amazing creatures. Safe travels Dolores!
What your life would be like after experiencing such an encounter. . . . 🎗😥😂💖💔 and everything in between
Astoundingly beautiful moment. May we keep them safe. "Nobody knew this whale." No human knew this whale. I wonder what her whale name is in her whale family...
Umm most certainly indeed right 👍🏽 it's like an ahhh moment
*click click cliiiiick click*
But jokes aside yea
Why do you think whales have names?
@@NotUnymous Names in their language not ours...we know that individuals recognize each other. Do you assume that they're nameless? Why? And what is a name? In human culture, a name is made of letters. In whale culture, a name could be a certain frequency, or a smell, and so on...bet you didn't think your trolling would get such a long response! Have a great day ! 😄
@@NotUnymous
Why not? They can clearly communicate, so a name would only seem obvious.
Thanks Nova on PBS 👍
Hoping this video short is what will be broadcast soon.
“Patrick and the Whale“ premieres February 21, 2024, at 8|7c on PBS and TH-cam.
Wow her poor tail has taken a beating but still a glorious creature.
Profound to see two creatures of such different backgrounds respecting each other. Wild.
Simply full of the *feels* ❤
Not sure why but I find I have tears running down my cheeks.
Me too...but I thought about the fact that we used to hunt these intelligent beings for profit...
Movies....... Probably avatar way of water..... Whale hunting scene....
You and me both. What a beautiful encounter. 😢
Me too. When I realized what was happening, that a human and such a magnificent creature were actually communicating... Deeply moved is an understatement.
We are not sensitive enough yet to cpmprehend the world go round, that is why we keep on destroying our mother😢
That is one of the most amazing things I've seen in my life. And I love it when we can see her eyes. Close up you know you really are establishing something extraordinary.
I love their eyes! There's something so special about them, like a window into their wisdom.
Amazing Amazing stuff, The roll !!
That must have been the coolest thing ever to experience. What a special relationship you have formed with her. I hope you continue to have contact with her and it grows. Please keep us informed if you have future contact. My best to both of you.
Incredible animals for sure
Crazy to look at such a majestic being like that in the eye and imagine what unthinkable things it has seen through it's life.
Beautiful sight
She is beautiful and so very intelligent and kind 😊
Thank you for your great film. It's very amazing to be ssso close of whale. Wow great series. Thanks PBS ❤❤❤
WOW that was incredible. I hope you can find Delores again.
WOW this was so beautiful to see, thank you for sharing. Made me smile 😊
This species has such a peculiar morphology.
How absolutely incredible... We so underestimate animals at times... May Dolores have a long and healthy life.. Huzzah Dolores... 😊
That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen
Those giants are just majestic. I want them live long and happy lives.
So cool but I can't think of anything more terrifying than being in the water with a gigantic creature like that!
When you´re near a whale like that you don´t have to worry about sharks lol.
Awesome! Thought provoking!! You've transcended boundaries!! ❤❤
Intelligent, beautiful, wonderful whale. I teared uo watching this interaction with her. How blessed to experience this with her.
Oh WOW!!! How awesome to get so close to & connect like that with a sperm whale!!! Breathtaking!!!
Remarkable, spectacular, beautiful
Nature is beyond incredible and beyond beautiful
Absolutely incredible....
Fabulous video adventure...
congratulations...
For the past few months I've been mostly unsuccessful in my pursuit to see videos of sperm whales, so I can't wait to watch this on T.V. I had realized I've never seen these guys in action; only pictures and drawings. Thanks for the clip.
0:26 They are literally like homelander
Cant imagine how acient whales viewed early humanoid once ocean was thing worth exploring.
Isn't this one of the most amazing things in the world?
Whales are just soo great!
Imagine the fun the whale had, finding out that this funny little thing knew how to say "hello".
I thought the clicking sound was very dangerous to humans?
Nature of TBN is a great program.
I’ve always wanted to experience something like this with a Sperm Whale. I’ve swam with dolphins in the wild and they were absolutely fantastic creatures of God. Beautiful. But this is the next venture I need. It’s so humbling.
The most personal encounter I've seen to date. Wonderful
To think that just over a century ago their experiences w humans were terrible, for we almost wiped them off existence.
Respect to these researchers.
Hi scuba bro..I was a video man for 416 dives&absolutely am jealous in a happy way.
Gheers&more power to u ..n..aquatic life❤❤
Absolutely AMAZING!!! So thankful this video is shared with us to enjoy.
You established communication,
this wail knows you have intelligence now.😊
Amazing interaction between 2 intelligent beings.
Sperm whales' lower jaws are long & narrow compared to other whales.
"Little alien is friend-shaped" isn't a bad approximation of what Dolores might have been thinking. He recognized her coda and tapped it back, and that changed everything. He basically gave the pod's handshake to her, and if Sperm Whales are even half as smart as they appear to be, that would provoke *intense* curiosity. And that's what he got - a very close, very *careful* look-see before Dolores decided to go back to doing whale things in the depths. A pair of friendly hellos traded with a *wild animal* is a little miracle in itself. But as nearly always seems to be the case, the Sperm Whales readily accept our presence and are careful not to hurt us. Now that we're not killing them en masse any more, we're starting to realize just how sophisticated these animals *are.*
If Orcas are the wolves of the oceans...
Then , I guess Sperm Whales would be the grizzlies if the oceans.
This creature is just marvelous. Look at that size. Magnificent!
Being face to face like that with such a titanic creature is certainly an astonishing experience one would carry to life.
I’ve always had a fond love of whales, had many wonderful dreams with whales, but to be in the water with these behemoths, might take an extraordinary amount of bravery on my part. They are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and beautiful creatures on planet earth.
Stunning communication between different species
These clicks are insanely loud, I wonder how hard it was to stay close given the volume.
That's what I was waiting too. To tell us how those clicks felt 😅
Thanks for helping that whale, save what could be
How did you hold your breath for 45 minutes?
One of the most beautiful and fascinating experiences I can imagine, swimming with a whale. Somewhat scary too I must admit.
Ik had het zelfde gevoel toen ik jaren geleden op een voet safari was in Swaziland. Daar kwamen we oog in oog met een olifant die ons een voor een screende. Het voelde of ze dwars door me heen keek. Toen ze zag dat er geen dreiging van ons uit ging, tetterde ze achterom en kwam de hele kudde uit de struiken. Ze liepen langs ons om bij een meertje te gaan drinken. onvergetelijk! De meeste mensen hebben geen flauw benul op wat voor een prachtige planeet we wonen!!!
0:51 did that not terrify you enough to swim away?
Wow!
That would be an incredible thing to experience! Meeting an awesome creature like that whale.
Awe, I love this whale already.
Wow! You had me in overwhelming tears 🥲
I sometimes forget these are carnivores. I prolly shit my pants if I ever see her mouth open.
she was sending out a sonar pulse scanning your body? Right there, she was trying to decide if you're worth eating.
They don’t eat humans, they only eat things they know are food, such as giant squid.
Yeah we have too many bones
As a scuba diver something like this is one of my lifelong dreams!
Two warm blood being communicated each other.
What an incredible experience. I’d give anything to swim with Delores though I think her beauty & grace might have deserved a more fitting name!
It's all fun and games until it says hi.
I wonder how they can make such loud calls without damaging their own hearing. I can whistle with my fingers incredibly loud. I'm not sure exactly how loud, but it's enough that it's damaged my hearing permanantly and I have horrible tinnitus. Nowadays I only ever do it with ear protection. Seriously. I've always been curious how many decibels it is. Or how far away it could be heard. Although high pitched sounds don't travel as far as low pitched sounds. Hence the low sound of whale calls, ship horn, etc.
She is so beautiful and smart 💜
Magnificent
Какие они огромные и прелестные! И глаза у них внимательные ❤️
This man is living a beautiful crazy life.
best date ever
Whale turned around and said "now say it again, and this time to my face. I DARE you".
Gather up all the crew its time to ship out bink's brew... First thing that came to mind
Some argue that Dolores is 1 of them masterstrokes put together by evolution, I say God is wonderful.😊
And I say, God invented evolution…
Dude! It's *Dolores **_Whalebone!_* It was right there!
I'm just wondering, doesn't that hurt his ears since sperm whales are very loud, or dies he have ear plugs?
When watching these stories I feel guilt eating certain animals but the food chain is life, I was thinking how would this whale act if you tried using a clicking device and you answered my thoughts, you have balls of gold haha the name suits her! Rhymes with Glorious and Colossus
STUNNING footage.
Miss Delores ❤
Absolutely fascinating. Communicating w/ a whale is incredible. L🐋VE.
Incredible intelligence.
How are people so comfortable standing next to the biggest predator in the world?
What an unimaginable privelage just awe inspiring
This is so amazing! I would love to experience this one time in my life! ❤️
Incredible! A once in a lifetime experience!
gave me the goosebumps.......amazing
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Let’s roll in the water! I’m in love! Dolores! I love you!
Dolores is a good name for a whale. It means: pain.
Wonder if naming her Deloris was a nod to the Seinfeld episode? 😂