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Cuttlefish and Humpback Whales Breed at the Reef

In Cuttlefish and Humpback Whales Breed at the Reef, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores how two animals, the cuttlefish and the humpback whale, use different strategies to find a mate. 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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Blue Planet I
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3:14
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Q: What is the cuttlefish trying to do?
A: The cuttlefish is trying to impress the female.

Q: What is the humpback whale’s approach to attracting a mate?
A: The humpback whale sings.

Q: What will happen if the animals are not successful at finding mates?
A: If they can’t find a mate, they won’t reproduce or survive as a species.

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