It’s a Family Affair
A new film dives into the intricate lives of giant sperm whales. The post It’s a Family Affair appeared first on Nautilus.
A newborn is circled by her fascinated siblings and cousins, gently stroked by her mother and aunts. Adults go to work while youngsters are looked after by a caregiver, who gets grief from a pair of boisterous adolescents. This family chronicle takes place not in a suburban living room, but in the depths of the Indian Ocean. The dynamics are played out by sperm whales, filmed over the course of 10 years. Titans of the Sea: A Family Affair is a winner in , which celebrate filmmaking’s unique contributions to science and nature storytelling. And the whales have a lot to tell us.
