The Animals That Make up the Antarctic Food Web
In The Animals That Make up the Antarctic Food Web, narrator Sir David Attenborough shares information about the animals that make up the Antarctic food web. Watch minke whales, humpback whales, fur seals, and krill. Learn about icebergs in the Antarctic. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Blue Planet, a definitive documentary series diving into the mysterious depths of the sea to discover the natural history of the world’s oceans and the rarely seen marine life that reside there.
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Q: What is the foundation of the food web in the Antarctic?
A: Krill are the foundation of the food web and are in abundance.
Q: Why do the humpback whales consume so much krill in the summer months?
A: In four months, they need to accumulate enough fat to give them energy for the rest of the year.
Q: How much krill can a whale eat in one day?
A: A whale can eat up to 2 tons of krill in 24 hours.
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