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Feeding in the Tides Off Nova Scotia

In Feeding in the Tides Off Nova Scotia, narrator Sir David Attenborough explores the large tides off of Nova Scotia and the humpback and finback whales that come to feed. Learn about the finback whale, the fastest whale and second-largest animal in the world. 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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Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia
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Blue Planet I
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2:20
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Q: What impact do large tides have on the animals that live there?
A: The large tides create a rich feeding ground for many.

Q: What makes the finback whale special?
A: It’s the second-largest animal on Earth, but it’s also streamlined, making it the fastest of the great whales as well as a great hunter.

Q: How do the birds use the whales to find food?
A: The birds gather around the whales as they dive, waiting for scraps.

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