Dolphins: The Wild Side (1999)

The Wild Side

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Dolphins: The Wild Side follows these mammals in the wild as they fight for mating rights, hunt for food, and clash with other dolphin species. Thanks to some brilliant underwater camerawork, we're treated to the sight of dolphins hydroplaning through 10 inches of water after fish, ramming one other in a quarrel over females, and evading a group of hungry orcas in Alaska. (Killer whales are actually part of the dolphin family, but they feel no compunction about feeding on their smaller cousins--not a scene for the squeamish!) But perhaps the most impressive part of this documentary are the scenes of a dolphin pod working in concert to trap a shimmering, mammoth school of sardines. Through calculated use of air bubbles, tail slaps, and sonic pips, the animals corral their prey and have a feast. The clever, and at times ruthless, nature of these mammals is on abundant display in this entertaining documentary

Director: Paul Atkins
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Editing: Emmanuel Mairesse
Production: National Geographic
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

dolphin

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dolphins: The Wild Side about?
Dolphins: The Wild Side follows these mammals in the wild as they fight for mating rights, hunt for food, and clash with other dolphin species. Thanks to some brilliant underwater camerawork, we're treated to the sight of dolphins hydroplaning through 10 inches of water after fish, ramming one other in a quarrel over females, and evading a group of hungry orcas in Alaska. (Killer whales are actually part of the dolphin family, but they feel no compunction about feeding on their smaller cousins--not a scene for the squeamish!) But perhaps the most impressive part of this documentary are the scenes of a dolphin pod working in concert to trap a shimmering, mammoth school of sardines. Through calculated use of air bubbles, tail slaps, and sonic pips, the animals corral their prey and have a feast. The clever, and at times ruthless, nature of these mammals is on abundant display in this entertaining documentary
Who directed Dolphins: The Wild Side?
Dolphins: The Wild Side was directed by Paul Atkins.
Who stars in Dolphins: The Wild Side?
Dolphins: The Wild Side stars Stacy Keach.
How long is Dolphins: The Wild Side?
Dolphins: The Wild Side has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Dolphins: The Wild Side?
Dolphins: The Wild Side is a Documentary film.
Where was Dolphins: The Wild Side produced?
Dolphins: The Wild Side was produced in United States of America.