1 00:00:29,290 --> 00:00:31,074 NARRATOR: Antarctica. 2 00:00:31,118 --> 00:00:34,817 The coldest, windiest place on our planet. 3 00:00:40,170 --> 00:00:44,305 Half of the year, there's total darkness. 4 00:00:44,348 --> 00:00:46,916 The sun doesn't rise at all. 5 00:00:52,269 --> 00:00:54,010 For the most part, 6 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:56,404 it's completely devoid of life. 7 00:00:59,668 --> 00:01:02,845 But each spring, that changes. 8 00:01:02,888 --> 00:01:04,890 [UPBEAT POP MUSIC PLAYING] 9 00:01:41,492 --> 00:01:42,493 [SQUAWKS] 10 00:01:53,069 --> 00:01:54,418 NARRATOR: Meet Steve. 11 00:01:54,462 --> 00:01:55,463 [SQUAWKS] 12 00:01:59,597 --> 00:02:01,556 Two feet tall and 15 pounds 13 00:02:01,599 --> 00:02:03,819 of freewheeling Adelie penguin. 14 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:11,479 As a five-year-old male coming of age, 15 00:02:11,522 --> 00:02:13,002 he's going to be facing 16 00:02:13,045 --> 00:02:15,396 some serious obstacles in the months ahead. 17 00:02:16,223 --> 00:02:17,485 But not to worry. 18 00:02:17,528 --> 00:02:20,314 "Obstacle" is Steve's middle name. 19 00:02:44,076 --> 00:02:46,731 Although Steve's made this trek before, 20 00:02:46,775 --> 00:02:49,865 in previous years, he was mostly just along for the ride. 21 00:02:51,127 --> 00:02:54,130 But he's not that same carefree kid anymore. 22 00:02:55,697 --> 00:02:59,353 This year, he'll be joining adult society. 23 00:03:01,268 --> 00:03:04,793 He has no clue what he's getting into. 24 00:03:04,836 --> 00:03:08,100 All he knows is, he's running late. 25 00:03:08,144 --> 00:03:10,146 [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] 26 00:03:24,726 --> 00:03:26,902 All the other experienced males 27 00:03:26,945 --> 00:03:29,165 in Steve's colony are way ahead of him 28 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,254 on a 100-mile annual journey 29 00:03:31,298 --> 00:03:35,867 across sea and ice to Antarctica's rugged shores. 30 00:03:35,911 --> 00:03:38,783 They're returning home in advance of the females 31 00:03:38,827 --> 00:03:41,438 to set up camp for the mating season. 32 00:03:41,482 --> 00:03:43,788 And they number in the millions. 33 00:04:07,508 --> 00:04:11,599 Adelies spend the entire winter out in the Southern Ocean. 34 00:04:11,642 --> 00:04:13,514 But now that spring has arrived, 35 00:04:13,557 --> 00:04:15,429 they're seeking dry land. 36 00:04:15,472 --> 00:04:17,692 Because dry land is the only place 37 00:04:17,735 --> 00:04:19,389 they can start a family. 38 00:04:25,569 --> 00:04:29,269 And it's not just any old patch of land they're heading to. 39 00:04:29,312 --> 00:04:31,923 They're returning to the place they were born. 40 00:04:41,368 --> 00:04:43,021 [SQUAWKS] 41 00:04:43,065 --> 00:04:46,721 Their only job is to find a good place to set up a home, 42 00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:48,592 raise their chicks, 43 00:04:48,636 --> 00:04:50,942 and then head back to the sea again before winter. 44 00:05:00,387 --> 00:05:03,259 It's a monumental polar expedition 45 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:05,217 that favors the early bird. 46 00:05:08,569 --> 00:05:12,007 And Steve is the last one to the party. 47 00:05:23,366 --> 00:05:24,889 [AS STEVE] Wait, what? 48 00:05:26,543 --> 00:05:27,675 Oh, no! 49 00:05:28,371 --> 00:05:29,677 No, no, no. 50 00:05:31,592 --> 00:05:33,115 Emperor penguins? 51 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:37,380 Entirely wrong species. 52 00:05:41,471 --> 00:05:43,473 [PENGUIN CHICKS CHIRPING] 53 00:05:50,306 --> 00:05:51,786 Hey! Any of you seen 54 00:05:51,829 --> 00:05:53,744 a half a million penguins, about my height? 55 00:05:54,789 --> 00:05:56,007 Similar build. 56 00:05:57,444 --> 00:05:58,445 No? 57 00:05:58,836 --> 00:06:00,011 Okay. 58 00:06:04,494 --> 00:06:06,844 A-ha! An obstacle. 59 00:06:07,323 --> 00:06:08,542 Hyah! 60 00:06:08,585 --> 00:06:09,630 Yes. 61 00:06:10,021 --> 00:06:11,196 [YELPS] 62 00:06:15,331 --> 00:06:17,725 Hey, there, I'm looking for...[SQUAWKS] 63 00:06:19,422 --> 00:06:20,989 I don't know what that means. 64 00:06:21,032 --> 00:06:23,165 I'm gonna go over here, talk to someone else. 65 00:06:25,472 --> 00:06:28,170 Just trying to ask a question.[SQUAWKS] 66 00:06:28,213 --> 00:06:31,347 Excuse me? Do we know each...[SQUAWKS] 67 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:33,480 Actually, it's Steve with a...[SQUAWKS] 68 00:06:35,264 --> 00:06:36,265 Okay. 69 00:06:39,573 --> 00:06:41,401 Hey, kid, wake up. 70 00:06:41,444 --> 00:06:42,576 Have you seen a colony... 71 00:06:42,619 --> 00:06:44,012 [SQUAWKS] Ow! 72 00:06:44,055 --> 00:06:45,883 Dude, I'm just asking... 73 00:06:45,927 --> 00:06:47,711 Ow. Stop that.[SQUAWKS] 74 00:06:49,409 --> 00:06:51,019 Ow. Ow. 75 00:06:51,062 --> 00:06:52,455 Stop. Ow. 76 00:06:57,025 --> 00:06:59,549 I just got beat up by a baby. 77 00:07:00,594 --> 00:07:02,334 This is not going well. 78 00:07:07,644 --> 00:07:08,950 Please? Anyone. 79 00:07:12,519 --> 00:07:14,085 Yeah! Yeah, uncomfortable. 80 00:07:14,129 --> 00:07:16,653 Yeah, okay. Not panicking, not panicking. 81 00:07:16,697 --> 00:07:18,046 This is crazy, this is crazy. 82 00:07:18,089 --> 00:07:20,135 This is crazy, this is crazy... Whoa! 83 00:07:20,178 --> 00:07:21,789 I'm good. All good. 84 00:07:21,832 --> 00:07:23,138 [GRUNTS] 85 00:07:24,139 --> 00:07:25,445 This is just a bad dream. 86 00:07:27,534 --> 00:07:29,579 Oh, hey! There they are. Guys, wait up. 87 00:07:34,236 --> 00:07:35,324 Guys! 88 00:07:40,242 --> 00:07:43,375 NARRATOR: Finally, Steve has reached his destination. 89 00:07:43,419 --> 00:07:45,639 The big city. 90 00:07:45,682 --> 00:07:48,032 It's a tough place for a first-timer. 91 00:07:50,818 --> 00:07:52,689 Everyone's just arrived, 92 00:07:52,733 --> 00:07:54,667 and they're all fighting for their own little patch 93 00:07:54,691 --> 00:07:56,258 of ice-free rock. 94 00:07:56,301 --> 00:07:58,303 [PENGUINS SQUABBLING] 95 00:08:02,046 --> 00:08:04,745 And young newcomers like Steve 96 00:08:04,788 --> 00:08:06,747 need to watch their step. 97 00:08:13,928 --> 00:08:15,146 [SQUAWKS] 98 00:08:16,147 --> 00:08:18,149 [PENGUINS CALLING] 99 00:08:21,762 --> 00:08:24,286 First order of business, 100 00:08:24,329 --> 00:08:27,158 find a nice, quiet nesting spot to call his own. 101 00:08:28,116 --> 00:08:30,553 [BIRD SQUAWKING] 102 00:08:38,909 --> 00:08:40,781 Even though he was born here, 103 00:08:40,824 --> 00:08:45,089 Steve's never had to stake out his own place before. 104 00:08:45,133 --> 00:08:48,266 But it shouldn't be that hard to find a good spot. Right? 105 00:08:49,050 --> 00:08:51,052 [PENGUINS CALLING] 106 00:08:58,102 --> 00:09:00,235 [AS STEVE] Hey, fellas, what's up? 107 00:09:00,278 --> 00:09:02,324 New in town, just, uh, you know, 108 00:09:02,367 --> 00:09:04,761 looking for a good nesting spot. 109 00:09:04,805 --> 00:09:07,285 So, if you hear of anything... Mmm-hmm. 110 00:09:08,765 --> 00:09:10,201 [SQUAWKS] 111 00:09:10,245 --> 00:09:12,508 Ouch. Please don't bite me. Thank you. Ouch. 112 00:09:14,858 --> 00:09:16,773 NARRATOR: The older, more experienced males 113 00:09:16,817 --> 00:09:18,775 have held these prime nesting spots 114 00:09:18,819 --> 00:09:20,734 for years. 115 00:09:20,777 --> 00:09:23,737 And they will protect their turf with their lives. 116 00:10:05,256 --> 00:10:07,519 [AS STEVE] Staying calm. Not panicking. 117 00:10:07,563 --> 00:10:08,782 Not panicking. 118 00:10:10,044 --> 00:10:11,393 [STEVE SQUAWKS] 119 00:10:15,832 --> 00:10:17,355 All right, I'm sorry. 120 00:10:32,762 --> 00:10:36,374 Well, that was, uh, competitive. 121 00:10:38,072 --> 00:10:40,291 All right. Next challenge. 122 00:10:42,424 --> 00:10:44,426 [PENGUINS CALLING] 123 00:10:47,255 --> 00:10:49,055 NARRATOR: There's only one thing more precious 124 00:10:49,083 --> 00:10:51,607 to an Adelie penguin than exposed ground. 125 00:10:53,783 --> 00:10:54,915 Stones. 126 00:10:57,221 --> 00:10:59,702 There's not really anything else to collect here. 127 00:11:04,141 --> 00:11:06,404 They use the stones to build their nests. 128 00:11:07,188 --> 00:11:08,668 Each one raises the nest 129 00:11:08,711 --> 00:11:11,148 a little bit higher off the ground, 130 00:11:11,192 --> 00:11:13,194 making sure their eggs will be protected 131 00:11:13,237 --> 00:11:14,543 from the cold snow. 132 00:11:19,417 --> 00:11:22,725 By the time Steve gets around to starting his collection, 133 00:11:22,769 --> 00:11:24,727 most of the good ones have been taken. 134 00:11:27,556 --> 00:11:29,819 He has to work double time just to catch up. 135 00:11:34,476 --> 00:11:36,260 It's paying off, though. 136 00:11:36,304 --> 00:11:38,915 He's building himself quite an attractive little nest. 137 00:11:41,048 --> 00:11:43,833 Maybe too attractive. 138 00:11:47,532 --> 00:11:49,839 [AS PENGUIN] Ah, welcome to the neighborhood. 139 00:11:51,667 --> 00:11:54,191 Thank you.[LAUGHS] 140 00:12:18,433 --> 00:12:19,521 [SQUAWKS] 141 00:12:26,049 --> 00:12:29,139 [AS STEVE] Hmm. Could've sworn I had more. 142 00:12:30,010 --> 00:12:31,098 Oh, well. 143 00:12:41,021 --> 00:12:42,152 Wait a minute. 144 00:12:42,196 --> 00:12:47,114 One, two, three, four, five... 145 00:12:53,947 --> 00:12:55,209 Hey![SQUAWKS] 146 00:12:55,252 --> 00:12:58,386 One, two, three... 147 00:13:06,046 --> 00:13:07,047 Five. 148 00:13:09,266 --> 00:13:10,267 What? 149 00:13:14,489 --> 00:13:16,230 Maybe if I... 150 00:13:16,273 --> 00:13:18,188 Oh. He'll just... 151 00:13:19,015 --> 00:13:20,887 What if... No. 152 00:13:22,540 --> 00:13:24,151 Maybe I could... No. 153 00:13:31,941 --> 00:13:33,464 How am I supposed to... 154 00:13:33,508 --> 00:13:34,726 [MUTTERING] 155 00:13:38,034 --> 00:13:39,383 What's with all these neighbors? 156 00:13:39,427 --> 00:13:41,342 They just come along and steal stuff. 157 00:13:52,266 --> 00:13:53,267 Hey![SQUAWKS] 158 00:13:55,182 --> 00:13:58,272 You know what? Just stay calm. Don't play their game. 159 00:14:02,015 --> 00:14:04,191 NARRATOR: Steve's got to finish his nest fast 160 00:14:04,234 --> 00:14:05,932 because out on the sea ice, 161 00:14:05,975 --> 00:14:08,586 another several hundred thousand Adelies 162 00:14:08,630 --> 00:14:09,849 are headed his way. 163 00:14:23,340 --> 00:14:25,473 A few weeks behind the males, 164 00:14:25,516 --> 00:14:28,389 the females are now returning, too. 165 00:14:33,568 --> 00:14:35,004 Just like the males, 166 00:14:35,048 --> 00:14:36,963 they've been out at sea all winter. 167 00:14:38,965 --> 00:14:41,793 They are the second wave of the great homecoming. 168 00:14:48,235 --> 00:14:50,498 And when they get to the colony, 169 00:14:50,541 --> 00:14:53,762 they're gonna wanna see some progress on those nests. 170 00:14:56,330 --> 00:14:58,332 [MALE PENGUINS CALLING] 171 00:15:05,556 --> 00:15:09,125 Adelie penguins return to the same nest site every year 172 00:15:09,169 --> 00:15:11,432 in the hope of finding their same partner. 173 00:15:16,002 --> 00:15:18,134 Which means a lot of these guys are singing, 174 00:15:18,178 --> 00:15:20,702 "Welcome home, darling!" 175 00:15:20,745 --> 00:15:22,747 [MALE PENGUINS CONTINUE CALLING] 176 00:15:31,234 --> 00:15:33,410 There's nothing more attractive to the ladies 177 00:15:33,454 --> 00:15:35,369 than a good crooner. 178 00:15:35,412 --> 00:15:37,937 So, Steve lets it rip. 179 00:15:38,502 --> 00:15:40,504 [CALLING] 180 00:15:50,210 --> 00:15:52,081 [AS STEVE] All right, ladies. 181 00:15:52,125 --> 00:15:53,865 Open for business. 182 00:15:54,562 --> 00:15:56,346 [BOTH CALLING] 183 00:15:56,390 --> 00:15:59,132 Oh, look at these two lovebirds, hitting it off. 184 00:15:59,175 --> 00:16:00,829 Good for you. 185 00:16:00,872 --> 00:16:02,178 Oh, here comes one. 186 00:16:02,222 --> 00:16:03,832 [CALLING] 187 00:16:10,447 --> 00:16:12,449 [CONTINUES CALLING] 188 00:16:21,458 --> 00:16:23,025 [GROANS] 189 00:16:23,069 --> 00:16:25,027 [PENGUINS CALLING] 190 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:33,601 Is she looking at me? 191 00:16:33,644 --> 00:16:35,057 [WHISPERING] I think she's looking at me. 192 00:16:35,081 --> 00:16:36,647 Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh! 193 00:16:36,691 --> 00:16:38,475 She's coming this way! 194 00:16:43,959 --> 00:16:46,483 Hi, there. My name's Steve. 195 00:16:46,527 --> 00:16:48,137 [CHUCKLES AWKWARDLY] 196 00:16:48,181 --> 00:16:49,791 And she's walking away. 197 00:16:59,279 --> 00:17:01,977 NARRATOR: Sometimes the most beautiful songs 198 00:17:02,847 --> 00:17:04,240 are the sad ones. 199 00:17:04,284 --> 00:17:06,286 [CALLING] 200 00:17:13,075 --> 00:17:15,817 Looks like this just isn't Steve's year. 201 00:17:19,647 --> 00:17:21,649 [PENGUINS CALLING] 202 00:17:27,307 --> 00:17:28,569 [AS STEVE] Hold on a minute. 203 00:17:36,185 --> 00:17:38,231 Hi. I'm Steve. 204 00:17:40,146 --> 00:17:43,192 NARRATOR: Steve, meet Adeline. 205 00:17:44,193 --> 00:17:46,195 [ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING] 206 00:18:03,299 --> 00:18:06,520 It's more than just a beautiful courtship ritual. 207 00:18:06,563 --> 00:18:11,046 Steve and Adeline will use these initial moments of intimacy 208 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:13,875 to memorize each other's voices. 209 00:18:13,918 --> 00:18:15,616 After this, 210 00:18:15,659 --> 00:18:17,574 they'll be able to find one another 211 00:18:17,618 --> 00:18:19,010 amongst the crowds... 212 00:18:19,881 --> 00:18:20,969 [WHISPERS] forever. 213 00:18:36,245 --> 00:18:38,204 [CALLING] 214 00:19:00,182 --> 00:19:01,836 [CALLING] 215 00:19:11,541 --> 00:19:13,543 [BOTH CONTINUE CALLING] 216 00:20:04,203 --> 00:20:05,769 Well, well, well, 217 00:20:05,813 --> 00:20:08,903 adulthood seems to be off to a good start. 218 00:20:08,946 --> 00:20:12,341 Romance. Courting. 219 00:20:12,385 --> 00:20:14,735 He needs to keep the good vibes rolling 220 00:20:14,778 --> 00:20:16,998 and do whatever it takes to impress Adeline. 221 00:20:21,002 --> 00:20:23,004 It's all about the rock. 222 00:20:26,442 --> 00:20:27,487 [SQUAWKS] 223 00:20:30,751 --> 00:20:32,337 [AS STEVE] Yeah, I should probably give her 224 00:20:32,361 --> 00:20:35,321 a few more options to choose from. 225 00:20:41,283 --> 00:20:43,329 Wonder if she thinks I'm attractive. 226 00:20:45,331 --> 00:20:47,550 Collect a few rocks... 227 00:20:48,856 --> 00:20:50,945 Stack up a few brownie points. 228 00:20:52,729 --> 00:20:54,992 Gonna start a family! 229 00:20:57,212 --> 00:20:59,432 I could build a tree fort! 230 00:21:02,870 --> 00:21:04,654 Man, she smells great, though. 231 00:21:06,874 --> 00:21:08,441 I gotta start working out. 232 00:21:10,660 --> 00:21:12,445 Here, take a look at this one. 233 00:21:12,880 --> 00:21:15,012 [SQUAWKS] 234 00:21:15,056 --> 00:21:17,188 Uh... You like it or... 235 00:21:20,017 --> 00:21:22,063 Okay, all right. All good. 236 00:21:22,106 --> 00:21:23,282 Back to it. 237 00:21:32,247 --> 00:21:36,077 NARRATOR: Adeline requires the right rocks to provide the perfect protection 238 00:21:36,120 --> 00:21:37,644 for any chicks they might have. 239 00:21:50,352 --> 00:21:51,440 [SQUAWKS] 240 00:22:01,798 --> 00:22:03,496 He gets an "A" for effort. 241 00:22:06,107 --> 00:22:08,414 But a "D" in physics. 242 00:22:19,163 --> 00:22:22,123 It's okay. Adeline's patient. 243 00:22:22,166 --> 00:22:23,907 Steve will get there in the end. 244 00:22:26,780 --> 00:22:27,868 [SQUAWKS] 245 00:22:36,180 --> 00:22:39,314 Steve hasn't left the colony for over a month, 246 00:22:39,358 --> 00:22:41,403 so he feels he's long overdue 247 00:22:41,447 --> 00:22:43,362 for a little rest and relaxation. 248 00:22:47,235 --> 00:22:49,237 [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] 249 00:23:13,174 --> 00:23:17,613 In late spring, the sea ice begins to break apart. 250 00:23:17,657 --> 00:23:22,749 It's a perfect opportunity for a refreshing swim. 251 00:23:22,792 --> 00:23:26,056 A few hours out in the water does wonders for a penguin. 252 00:23:26,840 --> 00:23:28,319 It's all they need 253 00:23:28,363 --> 00:23:30,043 before returning to their household duties. 254 00:23:35,501 --> 00:23:37,154 It's like spring break. 255 00:23:37,633 --> 00:23:39,330 Just colder. 256 00:24:10,231 --> 00:24:12,015 Finally, some peace and... 257 00:24:12,059 --> 00:24:13,669 [AS STEVE] Whoa! Jeez. 258 00:24:25,855 --> 00:24:27,640 NARRATOR: When you spend every waking moment 259 00:24:27,683 --> 00:24:30,033 surrounded by thousands of fellow penguins, 260 00:24:30,947 --> 00:24:33,167 solitude is a luxury. 261 00:24:37,258 --> 00:24:39,652 So, Steve's looking for a quieter spot, 262 00:24:39,695 --> 00:24:41,001 away from the crowd. 263 00:24:54,580 --> 00:24:57,017 He just needs to wash off the dirt and grime 264 00:24:57,060 --> 00:24:58,584 from all that hard work. 265 00:25:02,936 --> 00:25:06,243 Then, it's off to enjoy some alone time. 266 00:25:12,554 --> 00:25:15,383 Gotta admit, those were some sweet stones I picked out. 267 00:25:25,654 --> 00:25:27,656 [WHALES BLOWING AIR] 268 00:25:48,155 --> 00:25:49,635 NARRATOR: Killer whales. 269 00:25:51,767 --> 00:25:53,116 [PENGUINS SQUAWKING] 270 00:25:56,293 --> 00:25:57,686 [STEVE SINGING] 271 00:25:57,730 --> 00:26:00,036 ♪ Riding on icebergs! 272 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:01,516 ♪ Yeah! 273 00:26:03,344 --> 00:26:04,998 [PENGUINS SQUAWKING] 274 00:26:05,041 --> 00:26:07,522 NARRATOR: Two hundred times bigger than an Adelie, 275 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:09,959 they are Antarctica's top predator. 276 00:26:12,527 --> 00:26:15,225 You don't wanna take your chances with these guys. 277 00:26:26,585 --> 00:26:29,979 The killer whales have been waiting for the ice to break up, too. 278 00:26:33,330 --> 00:26:34,854 These channels provide 279 00:26:34,897 --> 00:26:36,725 the perfect route to their fishing grounds. 280 00:26:36,769 --> 00:26:39,423 And no one wants to become a snack along the way. 281 00:26:44,428 --> 00:26:46,430 [ALARMED SQUAWKING] 282 00:26:48,998 --> 00:26:51,044 [STEVE SINGING] 283 00:26:59,966 --> 00:27:02,751 [AS STEVE] Ah! That was awesome! 284 00:27:03,709 --> 00:27:05,536 Hey, guys, I had an idea. 285 00:27:10,759 --> 00:27:11,760 Guys? 286 00:27:14,720 --> 00:27:16,286 Where are they all going? 287 00:27:16,330 --> 00:27:18,332 [ALL SQUAWKING] 288 00:27:24,294 --> 00:27:25,469 Awkward. 289 00:27:35,436 --> 00:27:36,872 So peaceful out here. 290 00:27:38,395 --> 00:27:40,006 That's why I keep coming back. 291 00:27:42,399 --> 00:27:43,879 I wish I could fly. 292 00:27:49,363 --> 00:27:51,017 NARRATOR: Back at the colony, 293 00:27:51,060 --> 00:27:52,758 Adeline has been busy. 294 00:27:59,503 --> 00:28:01,636 Two precious little packages, 295 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:05,945 which Adeline and Steve will have to keep as warm as possible over the next month. 296 00:28:11,341 --> 00:28:14,997 Because as spring turns into summer in Antarctica, 297 00:28:15,041 --> 00:28:17,478 the winds begin to build.[WIND HOWLING] 298 00:28:31,057 --> 00:28:33,276 They're called katabatics. 299 00:28:33,320 --> 00:28:35,322 Winds drawn by the warmer ocean 300 00:28:35,365 --> 00:28:37,193 out of the colder interior. 301 00:28:39,239 --> 00:28:43,939 And they can reach 150 miles an hour in an instant. 302 00:28:58,954 --> 00:29:01,391 It's a hurricane-strength blizzard. 303 00:29:08,834 --> 00:29:12,098 Even those used to tough Antarctic conditions 304 00:29:12,141 --> 00:29:15,144 know it's bad news to be caught exposed. 305 00:29:17,016 --> 00:29:19,583 And the Adelies struggle to return to the colony. 306 00:29:34,729 --> 00:29:36,687 Separated from the others, 307 00:29:36,731 --> 00:29:39,429 Steve quickly becomes disoriented. 308 00:29:42,737 --> 00:29:46,393 Out here, there is no shelter from the storm. 309 00:30:22,908 --> 00:30:25,954 Even in the colony, everyone has to hunker down. 310 00:30:31,481 --> 00:30:34,093 Parents must not let their eggs get exposed 311 00:30:34,136 --> 00:30:36,660 to the minus-40-degree wind chill. 312 00:30:52,633 --> 00:30:56,593 The pummeling snow buries all in its path. 313 00:30:56,637 --> 00:30:58,857 Including Adeline and her eggs. 314 00:31:06,473 --> 00:31:08,344 And there's a real possibility 315 00:31:08,388 --> 00:31:11,434 that Steve will never see her again. 316 00:32:04,792 --> 00:32:08,665 Three days after they began, the winds subside. 317 00:32:20,329 --> 00:32:22,462 Adeline has survived 318 00:32:22,505 --> 00:32:24,943 and remarkably kept her eggs alive. 319 00:32:28,207 --> 00:32:31,645 But she has no idea where Steve is. 320 00:32:37,085 --> 00:32:39,087 [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] 321 00:32:45,093 --> 00:32:47,052 [AS STEVE] Adeline! 322 00:32:55,756 --> 00:32:58,411 Adeline! 323 00:33:00,065 --> 00:33:02,850 [AS ADELINE] Steve? Steve! 324 00:33:13,556 --> 00:33:15,906 NARRATOR: The bond between these two lovebirds 325 00:33:15,950 --> 00:33:17,778 grows stronger every day. 326 00:33:18,605 --> 00:33:20,607 [BOTH CALLING SOFTLY] 327 00:33:30,095 --> 00:33:32,575 The katabatic winds signal the beginning 328 00:33:32,619 --> 00:33:35,013 of the very short Antarctic summer. 329 00:33:39,408 --> 00:33:42,498 As the sea ice breaks up around the continent, 330 00:33:42,542 --> 00:33:45,284 the most productive ocean on the planet 331 00:33:45,327 --> 00:33:47,025 emerges from below. 332 00:34:03,606 --> 00:34:06,305 The Southern Ocean that surrounds Antarctica 333 00:34:06,348 --> 00:34:09,090 briefly attracts millions of animals back 334 00:34:09,134 --> 00:34:12,963 to feast in its rich waters full of plankton and fish. 335 00:34:48,999 --> 00:34:52,481 It's a rare time of plenty for all. 336 00:34:52,525 --> 00:34:56,833 And Steve and the other males are taking full advantage, 337 00:34:56,877 --> 00:34:59,706 feeding and fattening up for the coming weeks of summer. 338 00:35:12,501 --> 00:35:14,590 With the sea ice now gone, 339 00:35:14,634 --> 00:35:18,986 it's like a giant pantry full of food right at their doorstep. 340 00:35:19,029 --> 00:35:21,510 Just in time for any new hungry mouths 341 00:35:21,554 --> 00:35:22,816 that might appear. 342 00:35:25,340 --> 00:35:29,301 And Adeline has got her timing just right. 343 00:35:30,432 --> 00:35:31,738 [CHICK CHEEPING] 344 00:35:48,972 --> 00:35:50,365 [CHEEPS] 345 00:35:55,631 --> 00:35:59,244 Steve's fishing trip with the boys has made him late 346 00:35:59,287 --> 00:36:02,160 for the most important event in his life. 347 00:36:04,205 --> 00:36:06,033 [AS STEVE] Okay, just stay calm. 348 00:36:06,076 --> 00:36:07,339 You're gonna be fine. 349 00:36:07,382 --> 00:36:09,602 You got the nest built, then the mating thing... 350 00:36:09,645 --> 00:36:11,125 Whoops! Excuse me. 351 00:36:21,396 --> 00:36:23,572 [CHEEPING] 352 00:36:25,095 --> 00:36:27,054 Laid the eggs, eggs are in the nest. 353 00:36:27,097 --> 00:36:28,664 [PENGUIN SQUAWKS] Yeah. Pardon me. 354 00:36:29,665 --> 00:36:31,667 Picked up the fish for lunch. 355 00:36:31,711 --> 00:36:33,191 It's all gonna work out! 356 00:36:36,455 --> 00:36:39,849 NARRATOR: Maybe Steve's not the most punctual partner, 357 00:36:39,893 --> 00:36:42,025 but the belly full of fish he's brought home 358 00:36:42,069 --> 00:36:43,679 more than makes up for that. 359 00:36:48,728 --> 00:36:51,252 And it couldn't have come at a better time. 360 00:36:51,296 --> 00:36:53,950 Adeline is fast running out of food. 361 00:36:55,691 --> 00:36:58,955 It's her turn to go fill up on fish. 362 00:36:58,999 --> 00:37:00,392 So, they trade places. 363 00:37:01,654 --> 00:37:05,310 And Steve nervously steps into the role of father 364 00:37:05,353 --> 00:37:07,486 for the first time in his life. 365 00:37:17,539 --> 00:37:19,541 [CHICK CHEEPING] 366 00:37:21,456 --> 00:37:23,545 He has no idea what he's doing. 367 00:37:24,633 --> 00:37:26,200 But his instinct is telling him 368 00:37:26,244 --> 00:37:29,029 to regurgitate his lunch into his kid's mouth. 369 00:37:29,725 --> 00:37:30,726 So, he does. 370 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:47,265 Steve and Adeline will now share the chick-feeding duties. 371 00:37:48,309 --> 00:37:50,572 Compared to everyone else though, 372 00:37:50,616 --> 00:37:52,922 they're still behind. 373 00:37:52,966 --> 00:37:55,534 Most of the other families are well on their way. 374 00:38:17,686 --> 00:38:21,037 Child-rearing is really the only game in town right now, 375 00:38:21,081 --> 00:38:23,083 as the parents of many species 376 00:38:23,126 --> 00:38:25,128 join the race to raise their families. 377 00:38:27,783 --> 00:38:29,698 South Polar skuas are attracted 378 00:38:29,742 --> 00:38:32,745 by the same exposed rock as the Adelies. 379 00:38:32,788 --> 00:38:35,791 They also migrate here to have their chicks, 380 00:38:35,835 --> 00:38:38,446 taking advantage of the short, bountiful summer. 381 00:38:38,490 --> 00:38:40,056 [CHIRPING] 382 00:38:46,106 --> 00:38:49,675 But when it comes to providing for their chicks, 383 00:38:49,718 --> 00:38:52,547 they are two very different species. 384 00:38:52,591 --> 00:38:54,157 [SKUA CAWING] 385 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:58,640 Steve's job, as he understands it anyway, 386 00:38:58,684 --> 00:39:00,990 is basically barf on the chick, 387 00:39:01,034 --> 00:39:03,253 then flatten it into the rocks to keep it warm. 388 00:39:06,953 --> 00:39:08,868 [CAWING] 389 00:39:08,911 --> 00:39:13,394 The skuas, however, take things to the extreme. 390 00:39:25,885 --> 00:39:27,495 [PENGUIN SQUAWKS] 391 00:39:33,196 --> 00:39:36,243 Skuas are penguin predators. 392 00:39:36,286 --> 00:39:38,767 They take advantage of distracted parents. 393 00:39:42,292 --> 00:39:46,471 But Steve's attention is fully on his family. 394 00:39:46,514 --> 00:39:49,343 Especially now that his second chick has hatched out. 395 00:39:56,524 --> 00:39:57,786 [CHEEPING] 396 00:40:03,488 --> 00:40:06,012 The threat can come at any time 397 00:40:06,055 --> 00:40:07,361 from anywhere. 398 00:40:10,059 --> 00:40:11,583 [CAWING] 399 00:40:18,372 --> 00:40:19,939 [SKUA SQUAWKING] 400 00:40:28,513 --> 00:40:30,471 [CHEEPING] 401 00:40:31,385 --> 00:40:33,300 As the chicks grow, 402 00:40:33,343 --> 00:40:37,217 so does the pressure on Steve as a first-time father. 403 00:40:37,260 --> 00:40:39,175 He has to feed and fatten them up 404 00:40:39,219 --> 00:40:40,829 before winter arrives, 405 00:40:40,873 --> 00:40:43,789 forcing the Adelies back out into the open ocean. 406 00:40:48,837 --> 00:40:51,840 This is the role he's been preparing for 407 00:40:51,884 --> 00:40:53,363 his entire life. 408 00:41:03,809 --> 00:41:07,377 Steve and Adeline only have a small window of time 409 00:41:07,421 --> 00:41:09,075 before the sea freezes over 410 00:41:09,118 --> 00:41:11,164 and cuts off their route to the ocean. 411 00:41:14,036 --> 00:41:16,561 If the chicks are to survive the winter, 412 00:41:16,604 --> 00:41:19,955 they must quadruple in size over the next month. 413 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,699 So, Steve needs to show Adeline 414 00:41:24,743 --> 00:41:26,745 he can put food on the table. 415 00:41:28,137 --> 00:41:30,226 [FUNK MUSIC PLAYING] 416 00:41:30,270 --> 00:41:32,838 It's time to beef up those kids. 417 00:41:56,992 --> 00:41:58,080 [SQUAWKS] 418 00:42:19,798 --> 00:42:21,539 Steve has to work hard 419 00:42:21,582 --> 00:42:23,628 for each belly full of fish and krill. 420 00:42:27,806 --> 00:42:31,461 Each meal time can involve a 100-mile round-trip. 421 00:42:54,876 --> 00:42:57,009 Steve can't do it alone, though. 422 00:42:57,052 --> 00:42:59,620 Both parents have to work round the clock 423 00:42:59,664 --> 00:43:00,969 to keep their chicks fed. 424 00:43:45,971 --> 00:43:48,408 A month into his new life as a father 425 00:43:48,451 --> 00:43:51,541 and Steve has made this trip up the hill to feed his chicks 426 00:43:51,585 --> 00:43:52,760 countless times. 427 00:43:56,590 --> 00:44:00,463 By now, they spend most of their time unattended. 428 00:44:00,507 --> 00:44:03,684 Steve will only pay them a visit every couple of days. 429 00:44:05,251 --> 00:44:07,383 So their brief meetups can get 430 00:44:07,427 --> 00:44:09,037 pretty lively. 431 00:44:09,081 --> 00:44:10,473 [CHICKS CHIRPING] 432 00:44:12,475 --> 00:44:13,651 [AS STEVE] Come and get it! 433 00:44:15,000 --> 00:44:16,175 Come and get it! 434 00:44:16,218 --> 00:44:17,437 Come and get it! Whoa! Whoa! 435 00:44:19,526 --> 00:44:21,136 Okay, let's take turns, huh? 436 00:44:24,313 --> 00:44:26,446 NARRATOR: Meal times are hard enough as it is 437 00:44:26,489 --> 00:44:28,578 without the neighbors' kids coming around 438 00:44:28,622 --> 00:44:30,711 looking for handouts. 439 00:44:30,755 --> 00:44:34,106 So, Steve cleverly starts up a game of "Follow the Food." 440 00:44:36,325 --> 00:44:38,284 Which is also a great way to separate 441 00:44:38,327 --> 00:44:40,068 his chicks from the others. 442 00:44:45,639 --> 00:44:48,163 [AS STEVE, PANTING] When did they get so fast? 443 00:44:49,817 --> 00:44:52,515 All right, what do you say we take a little break? Yeah? 444 00:44:52,559 --> 00:44:53,647 [CHUCKLES] 445 00:44:53,691 --> 00:44:55,649 I'm serious. Stop this. 446 00:44:56,824 --> 00:44:59,087 Quick, turn left![CHUCKLES] 447 00:45:02,134 --> 00:45:03,309 Oh, come on. 448 00:45:09,402 --> 00:45:10,403 Excuse me. 449 00:45:11,230 --> 00:45:13,058 Excuse me, help! Help! 450 00:45:17,453 --> 00:45:19,455 All right, this has gotta end. 451 00:45:19,499 --> 00:45:21,457 Engage power thrusters. 452 00:45:26,158 --> 00:45:28,073 Adeline, little help? 453 00:45:29,509 --> 00:45:30,902 Adeline! 454 00:45:42,696 --> 00:45:44,219 NARRATOR: It's high summer, 455 00:45:44,263 --> 00:45:48,397 and the colony is bathed in 24-hour daylight. 456 00:45:48,441 --> 00:45:50,878 Though the temperature is hovering around freezing, 457 00:45:50,922 --> 00:45:52,793 by Antarctic standards, 458 00:45:52,837 --> 00:45:54,752 it's actually pretty warm. 459 00:45:56,275 --> 00:45:59,104 Especially for chicks covered in down. 460 00:45:59,147 --> 00:46:00,932 [CHICKS PANTING] 461 00:46:12,857 --> 00:46:15,598 With most of the adults away out at sea, 462 00:46:15,642 --> 00:46:17,426 the chicks crowd close together 463 00:46:17,470 --> 00:46:19,298 in creches for protection 464 00:46:20,386 --> 00:46:23,519 as the skuas are a constant threat. 465 00:46:26,479 --> 00:46:28,481 [SKUA SQUAWKING][CHICKS CHEEPING] 466 00:46:33,921 --> 00:46:35,967 They hunt in pairs, 467 00:46:36,010 --> 00:46:38,186 looking for the weakest and smallest. 468 00:46:42,277 --> 00:46:44,105 [CHEEPING] 469 00:46:44,802 --> 00:46:46,804 [CAWING] 470 00:46:55,856 --> 00:46:57,597 The older chicks are more likely 471 00:46:57,640 --> 00:46:59,642 to be part of a creche at this point, 472 00:46:59,686 --> 00:47:01,949 which offers some strength in numbers. 473 00:47:04,952 --> 00:47:06,301 [CHICK SQUAWKS] 474 00:47:07,694 --> 00:47:10,262 But the younger chicks are more vulnerable. 475 00:47:10,305 --> 00:47:11,698 [CHICKS CALLING] 476 00:47:14,919 --> 00:47:19,053 And Steve and Adeline's are some of the youngest around. 477 00:47:26,234 --> 00:47:28,628 [ALARMED SQUAWKING] 478 00:47:38,116 --> 00:47:39,117 [SQUAWKS] 479 00:47:41,989 --> 00:47:44,339 [AS STEVE] Oh, no! Oh, no! 480 00:47:45,036 --> 00:47:46,037 Hey! 481 00:47:49,954 --> 00:47:52,130 Hey! Hey! 482 00:47:52,173 --> 00:47:54,088 Get away from my kids. 483 00:47:55,002 --> 00:47:56,699 [SQUAWKING] 484 00:47:59,702 --> 00:48:01,008 Get outta here. 485 00:48:04,055 --> 00:48:05,665 Go eat your own kids. 486 00:48:10,278 --> 00:48:11,845 [CHICKS CHEEPING] 487 00:48:13,412 --> 00:48:15,153 Oh, jeez, they just want food again. 488 00:48:16,023 --> 00:48:17,372 Oh! 489 00:48:17,416 --> 00:48:19,418 [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] 490 00:48:29,863 --> 00:48:32,083 All right! Okay. All right. 491 00:48:32,126 --> 00:48:34,912 You want some barf? Here's some barf. There you go. 492 00:48:34,955 --> 00:48:37,001 Got some nice barf for you. 493 00:48:37,044 --> 00:48:38,567 All-you-can-eat barf. 494 00:48:39,742 --> 00:48:40,918 Work for it, boys. 495 00:48:42,615 --> 00:48:44,573 It's good, right? It's good barf. 496 00:48:47,185 --> 00:48:48,403 [GAGGING] 497 00:48:59,806 --> 00:49:02,896 Oh, goodness. Um... 498 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:06,291 Adeline, uh, one of the chicks needs you. 499 00:49:08,423 --> 00:49:10,817 [SINGING] 500 00:49:10,860 --> 00:49:12,906 I'm just gonna go pick up some fish 501 00:49:13,689 --> 00:49:16,431 for the kids. 502 00:49:16,475 --> 00:49:19,217 [UNDER BREATH] Trying to do your best. I don't know. 503 00:49:19,260 --> 00:49:21,088 Maybe I'm not picking the right fish. 504 00:49:22,785 --> 00:49:25,005 They never barf up Adeline's barf. 505 00:49:25,049 --> 00:49:26,746 [SEALS SNORING] 506 00:49:34,580 --> 00:49:36,582 What is that smell? 507 00:49:42,892 --> 00:49:44,068 Oh, no. 508 00:49:49,943 --> 00:49:51,814 NARRATOR: Steve's accidentally wandered 509 00:49:51,858 --> 00:49:53,729 into the elephant seal district. 510 00:49:56,689 --> 00:49:59,170 And it's mating season 511 00:49:59,213 --> 00:50:02,869 for the largest and stinkiest seal in the world. 512 00:50:02,912 --> 00:50:04,697 [SEALS GROWLING] 513 00:50:07,656 --> 00:50:09,963 It's definitely not the kind of courtship 514 00:50:10,007 --> 00:50:11,660 Steve's familiar with. 515 00:50:11,704 --> 00:50:13,706 [GROWLING] 516 00:50:20,626 --> 00:50:23,933 Everyone here is looking for a mate. 517 00:50:34,988 --> 00:50:36,903 [AS STEVE] Uh... No. 518 00:50:37,556 --> 00:50:39,427 No, no, no. No. 519 00:50:44,171 --> 00:50:46,695 Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope, nope. 520 00:50:55,182 --> 00:50:56,618 [YAWNS] 521 00:51:00,187 --> 00:51:02,276 All right, what was I supposed to be doing? 522 00:51:03,147 --> 00:51:04,931 Fish. Chicks. Parenting. 523 00:51:04,974 --> 00:51:06,106 Right, back to it. 524 00:51:09,544 --> 00:51:11,720 NARRATOR: As summer draws to an end, 525 00:51:11,764 --> 00:51:14,723 Steve and Adeline spend more and more time away 526 00:51:14,767 --> 00:51:17,291 on fishing runs to bulk up their chicks 527 00:51:17,335 --> 00:51:20,120 for the coming winter departure. 528 00:51:20,164 --> 00:51:22,383 The young ones are left on their own. 529 00:51:22,427 --> 00:51:23,906 Which is just as well 530 00:51:23,950 --> 00:51:25,230 because they're beginning to molt 531 00:51:25,256 --> 00:51:27,388 their downy brown baby feathers, 532 00:51:27,432 --> 00:51:29,651 leaving them itchy and cranky. 533 00:51:31,175 --> 00:51:32,872 For some, 534 00:51:32,915 --> 00:51:36,049 it's also an opportunity to try out some fresh looks. 535 00:51:36,093 --> 00:51:37,616 [FUNK MUSIC PLAYING] 536 00:52:12,781 --> 00:52:15,654 Losing your cold-weather feathers in Antarctica 537 00:52:15,697 --> 00:52:17,699 is always a gamble, though. 538 00:52:19,484 --> 00:52:21,138 By fall, 539 00:52:21,181 --> 00:52:24,402 the weather once again becomes the dominant force. 540 00:52:55,737 --> 00:52:59,524 Snowflakes are a totally new experience for these chicks. 541 00:53:08,402 --> 00:53:11,797 They are blissfully unaware of the danger 542 00:53:11,840 --> 00:53:14,103 this shift in the weather brings with it. 543 00:53:23,287 --> 00:53:26,768 It's a change that leaves Steve and Adeline anxious. 544 00:53:38,911 --> 00:53:40,434 [WIND HOWLING] 545 00:53:47,311 --> 00:53:49,226 This late in the season, 546 00:53:49,269 --> 00:53:51,228 the chicks have grown so big, 547 00:53:51,271 --> 00:53:53,360 their parents can no longer protect them 548 00:53:53,404 --> 00:53:54,840 from the elements. 549 00:54:02,064 --> 00:54:04,719 Adeline knows that soon, 550 00:54:04,763 --> 00:54:07,200 they will have to fend for themselves. 551 00:54:12,901 --> 00:54:14,773 Abandoning his family 552 00:54:14,816 --> 00:54:17,776 is the last thing Steve wants to do right now. 553 00:54:18,951 --> 00:54:20,518 But he has no choice. 554 00:54:21,345 --> 00:54:23,564 The chicks have to eat. 555 00:54:23,608 --> 00:54:24,609 [WIND GUSTING] 556 00:54:33,182 --> 00:54:36,055 As bad as things are here on land, 557 00:54:36,098 --> 00:54:38,492 the greatest danger is still approaching. 558 00:54:42,627 --> 00:54:45,717 Winter is knocking on their door. 559 00:54:45,760 --> 00:54:47,371 And far out at sea, 560 00:54:47,414 --> 00:54:50,461 the ocean is starting to freeze over again. 561 00:54:55,030 --> 00:54:57,555 This is the change that Steve and Adeline 562 00:54:57,598 --> 00:55:00,993 have been preparing their chicks for the entire time. 563 00:55:05,911 --> 00:55:08,130 Soon, the continent of Antarctica 564 00:55:08,174 --> 00:55:12,047 will be completely surrounded by solid ice, 565 00:55:12,091 --> 00:55:15,747 cutting off the Adelies' access to open water 566 00:55:15,790 --> 00:55:17,966 and, therefore, to their food. 567 00:55:21,796 --> 00:55:23,798 [PENGUINS CALLING] 568 00:55:26,888 --> 00:55:29,500 So, the whole colony is moving down to the shore 569 00:55:29,543 --> 00:55:33,112 to make final preparations before their departure. 570 00:55:34,940 --> 00:55:36,942 [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] 571 00:56:02,402 --> 00:56:04,317 First item on the list, 572 00:56:04,361 --> 00:56:07,102 they must introduce their chicks to the sea. 573 00:56:10,454 --> 00:56:12,020 For their entire short lives, 574 00:56:12,064 --> 00:56:14,327 they've been confined to the patch of bare rock 575 00:56:14,371 --> 00:56:17,025 where their parents built their nests. 576 00:56:17,069 --> 00:56:19,767 So they've never experienced water before. 577 00:56:20,942 --> 00:56:23,205 And yet, in no time at all, 578 00:56:23,249 --> 00:56:24,816 they have to ready themselves 579 00:56:24,859 --> 00:56:26,948 for the biggest journey of their lives. 580 00:56:28,515 --> 00:56:30,648 Swimming out on the open sea. 581 00:56:33,477 --> 00:56:36,610 What they need is a strong, reliable adult 582 00:56:36,654 --> 00:56:38,133 to show them how it's done. 583 00:56:39,918 --> 00:56:42,355 [AS STEVE] Whoop! Pardon me. Excuse me, excuse me. 584 00:56:43,312 --> 00:56:45,097 Relax, Adeline, I got this. 585 00:56:50,711 --> 00:56:52,191 Watch and learn, kids. 586 00:57:16,824 --> 00:57:19,218 Come on! It's perfectly safe. 587 00:57:23,527 --> 00:57:25,790 [HONKING] 588 00:57:29,576 --> 00:57:32,013 I'm thinking there should probably be 589 00:57:32,057 --> 00:57:33,928 a lifeguard on duty. 590 00:57:36,627 --> 00:57:37,845 [SHOUTING] Always remember, 591 00:57:37,889 --> 00:57:39,499 whenever you're on the water, 592 00:57:39,543 --> 00:57:43,242 the key is to stay calm and don't panic. 593 00:57:43,982 --> 00:57:44,983 Got it? 594 00:57:50,641 --> 00:57:52,947 Look, kids, it's fun! I promise! 595 00:57:53,818 --> 00:57:55,341 Whoo-hoo! Whoa! 596 00:57:57,909 --> 00:57:59,301 I don't need help. 597 00:58:00,259 --> 00:58:01,347 Help! 598 00:58:16,057 --> 00:58:18,973 [LAUGHING] It's not that cold once you're in. 599 00:58:23,151 --> 00:58:25,414 Oh, yeah! 600 00:58:27,504 --> 00:58:29,680 Whoo! 601 00:58:29,723 --> 00:58:31,769 [COUGHING] 602 00:58:31,812 --> 00:58:34,336 Whoa! Hey! All right! 603 00:58:34,380 --> 00:58:35,773 [COUGHS] 604 00:58:35,816 --> 00:58:38,297 Hmm. You see? You just keep your cool, 605 00:58:38,340 --> 00:58:40,778 don't panic and everything's fine. 606 00:58:41,605 --> 00:58:43,084 [PANTING] 607 00:58:43,128 --> 00:58:45,522 Great job, kids. Great lesson. 608 00:58:47,219 --> 00:58:48,307 Great lesson. 609 00:58:48,786 --> 00:58:49,830 Phew! 610 00:58:51,223 --> 00:58:52,224 Kids? 611 00:58:58,665 --> 00:59:01,712 NARRATOR: The time for swimming lessons is over. 612 00:59:01,755 --> 00:59:04,366 Now, there are more immediate concerns. 613 00:59:07,674 --> 00:59:11,243 The wind has pushed the drift ice into the shore 614 00:59:11,286 --> 00:59:14,594 and sealed in the entire coastline. 615 00:59:14,638 --> 00:59:17,249 It can happen in a matter of hours. 616 00:59:19,904 --> 00:59:23,429 It's even caught the adults by surprise. 617 00:59:23,472 --> 00:59:25,039 Many of them have gotten trapped 618 00:59:25,083 --> 00:59:26,998 in the ice floes while fishing. 619 00:59:30,262 --> 00:59:32,003 Including Adeline. 620 00:59:43,884 --> 00:59:45,973 This leaves Steve solely responsible 621 00:59:46,017 --> 00:59:48,715 for the chicks' safe departure from the colony. 622 00:59:54,765 --> 00:59:57,855 And, as if the task weren't difficult enough, 623 00:59:57,898 --> 00:59:59,813 the mass of shifting ice 624 00:59:59,857 --> 01:00:02,076 has cut off access to the ocean. 625 01:00:07,125 --> 01:00:09,170 This is yet another new environment 626 01:00:09,214 --> 01:00:11,172 the chicks have to contend with. 627 01:00:13,479 --> 01:00:17,178 And while they're busy learning to swim through it, 628 01:00:17,222 --> 01:00:20,878 they have no idea of the danger lurking beneath. 629 01:00:28,276 --> 01:00:30,148 Leopard seals. 630 01:00:37,808 --> 01:00:40,332 The broken ice has created the perfect habitat 631 01:00:40,375 --> 01:00:42,116 for this ambush hunter. 632 01:00:49,210 --> 01:00:52,823 If the chicks can make it out to sea, they'll be safe. 633 01:00:52,866 --> 01:00:55,956 In open water, leopard seals have nowhere to hide. 634 01:01:07,272 --> 01:01:08,708 The bigger pieces of ice 635 01:01:08,752 --> 01:01:11,058 provide the chicks with some protection. 636 01:01:21,068 --> 01:01:24,463 Finding a chunk with any space left on it is the hard part. 637 01:01:30,599 --> 01:01:32,340 [CHICK SQUAWKING] 638 01:01:42,699 --> 01:01:44,439 The seals are attracted 639 01:01:44,483 --> 01:01:47,921 to any nervous thrashing around in the water. 640 01:01:47,965 --> 01:01:50,750 So, any baby penguin who starts panicking 641 01:01:50,794 --> 01:01:52,709 makes itself a prime target. 642 01:02:08,725 --> 01:02:13,773 A couple of seals can kill nearly 100 penguins in a day. 643 01:02:36,840 --> 01:02:39,843 Steve knows this is do-or-die for the chicks. 644 01:02:43,629 --> 01:02:47,807 Adeline's made it across the pack ice to the open water. 645 01:02:47,851 --> 01:02:51,158 Steve needs to get the chicks out there to safety. 646 01:02:54,553 --> 01:02:55,641 [AS STEVE] It's okay, kids. 647 01:02:55,684 --> 01:02:58,165 I've dealt with leopard seals before. 648 01:02:58,209 --> 01:03:01,778 Just pay close attention and follow my lead. 649 01:03:11,309 --> 01:03:12,701 Remember, 650 01:03:12,745 --> 01:03:15,400 stay calm and don't panic. 651 01:03:15,443 --> 01:03:17,010 [TENSE MUSIC PLAYING] 652 01:03:53,612 --> 01:03:55,309 [CALLING] 653 01:04:11,325 --> 01:04:13,545 NARRATOR: Steve makes it out to Adeline. 654 01:04:16,940 --> 01:04:20,204 Now their chicks must attempt the crossing on their own. 655 01:04:25,905 --> 01:04:28,429 If they can make it out to their parents, 656 01:04:28,473 --> 01:04:31,171 they'll have access to the open sea. 657 01:04:34,914 --> 01:04:37,351 It's the greatest test they've ever faced. 658 01:04:41,051 --> 01:04:44,358 The best they can do is follow their father's example. 659 01:04:56,327 --> 01:04:58,329 [DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING] 660 01:05:11,429 --> 01:05:12,647 [CALLS] 661 01:05:15,868 --> 01:05:18,740 One of the chicks makes it safely to firmer ice. 662 01:05:21,482 --> 01:05:25,095 The other one, however, is not so lucky. 663 01:05:33,407 --> 01:05:35,453 [SQUAWKING] 664 01:05:53,819 --> 01:05:54,994 [CALLING] 665 01:05:55,038 --> 01:05:56,865 [BOTH CALLING] 666 01:06:03,176 --> 01:06:06,919 His only hope is to play dead. 667 01:06:08,225 --> 01:06:11,271 If he remains perfectly still, 668 01:06:11,315 --> 01:06:13,970 the leopard seal may lose interest. 669 01:06:51,833 --> 01:06:52,921 [CALLS] 670 01:06:55,533 --> 01:06:56,751 It worked. 671 01:06:56,795 --> 01:06:58,797 [UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYS] 672 01:07:03,541 --> 01:07:05,847 With the open water in sight, 673 01:07:05,891 --> 01:07:08,415 the chicks are now out of danger. 674 01:07:17,642 --> 01:07:20,166 They've grown up fast, 675 01:07:20,210 --> 01:07:23,256 and there's nothing more their parents can do for them. 676 01:07:32,135 --> 01:07:33,527 They'll now head north, 677 01:07:33,571 --> 01:07:35,703 along with all the other Adelies, 678 01:07:35,747 --> 01:07:37,705 into the open ocean 679 01:07:37,749 --> 01:07:40,926 where they're happiest and safest, 680 01:07:43,581 --> 01:07:46,671 leaving the trials of land and ice behind 681 01:07:47,759 --> 01:07:49,761 until spring returns again. 682 01:07:57,508 --> 01:07:59,466 Over the coming weeks, 683 01:07:59,510 --> 01:08:02,165 Steve and Adeline will continue to push north, as well. 684 01:08:04,906 --> 01:08:09,259 But, ultimately, they too will go their separate ways. 685 01:08:11,435 --> 01:08:13,828 They'll face the next six months on their own 686 01:08:13,872 --> 01:08:15,395 in the Southern Ocean. 687 01:08:16,483 --> 01:08:18,181 If all goes well, 688 01:08:18,224 --> 01:08:21,009 they'll see each other again next spring. 689 01:08:38,940 --> 01:08:42,509 Steve did a pretty good job for a first-time father. 690 01:08:45,512 --> 01:08:47,123 He found a great partner. 691 01:08:48,733 --> 01:08:50,648 He made her a beautiful nest. 692 01:08:52,998 --> 01:08:55,566 They raised two healthy chicks together. 693 01:08:55,609 --> 01:08:56,697 [CALLING] 694 01:08:56,741 --> 01:08:58,438 Who knows? 695 01:08:58,482 --> 01:09:00,310 With a little luck, 696 01:09:00,353 --> 01:09:02,703 he could pull it off again next year. 697 01:09:06,968 --> 01:09:11,147 Many penguins won't survive to see another spring. 698 01:09:11,190 --> 01:09:14,324 The Antarctic winter is the harshest on our planet. 699 01:09:16,239 --> 01:09:19,329 To make it through, you need stamina, 700 01:09:20,243 --> 01:09:21,679 grit, 701 01:09:21,722 --> 01:09:23,159 determination, 702 01:09:24,595 --> 01:09:27,815 and a little bit of whatever Steve's got. 703 01:09:28,642 --> 01:09:30,644 [SOFT ROCK MUSIC PLAYING] 704 01:10:54,424 --> 01:10:56,730 [BOTH CALLING] 705 01:11:20,319 --> 01:11:22,341 [AS STEVE] Like this? You want me to walk like this? 706 01:11:22,365 --> 01:11:23,627 Does this look good? 707 01:11:26,369 --> 01:11:27,413 [GRUNTS] 708 01:11:28,632 --> 01:11:30,764 You didn't get the slip, did you? 709 01:11:30,808 --> 01:11:33,811 What? Why do you guys get jackets? It's freezing! 710 01:11:33,854 --> 01:11:35,029 Wardrobe! 711 01:11:35,073 --> 01:11:37,336 I guess this solves the mystery 712 01:11:37,380 --> 01:11:40,600 of why our kit is covered in penguin poo. 713 01:11:44,125 --> 01:11:45,953 NARRATOR: [AS STEVE] Somebody say "action." 714 01:11:45,997 --> 01:11:47,694 Oh, forget it. Here we go. Whoa! 715 01:11:48,695 --> 01:11:49,740 Ha-ha! Perfect ten. 716 01:11:51,655 --> 01:11:53,918 Which way was the penguin colony again? 717 01:11:56,660 --> 01:11:58,009 NARRATOR: [AS STEVE] Oh, man, 718 01:11:58,052 --> 01:11:59,315 I messed it up. That was my bad. 719 01:11:59,358 --> 01:12:00,838 Let's do it again. Do it again! 720 01:12:02,187 --> 01:12:03,797 [GRUNTS] 721 01:12:03,841 --> 01:12:05,721 [LAUGHS] That's the best you're gonna get, guys. 722 01:12:06,017 --> 01:12:07,061 [SQUAWKS] 723 01:12:07,105 --> 01:12:09,890 All right and here we go. 724 01:12:09,934 --> 01:12:11,631 You're not even pointing the camera at me! 725 01:12:11,675 --> 01:12:14,025 This is... We're done. I think we're done. 726 01:12:14,068 --> 01:12:16,244 Eh, putting this down right here. 727 01:12:16,288 --> 01:12:17,898 All right. Heading home. Heading home. 728 01:12:17,942 --> 01:12:20,379 Good night, Sophie. Great day. Great day. Whew! 729 01:12:22,076 --> 01:12:25,602 Oh, I can't wait to get back to the hotel and my hot tub. 730 01:12:29,388 --> 01:12:31,347 [UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING] 731 01:12:44,142 --> 01:12:47,537 We have absolutely no visibility. 732 01:13:21,571 --> 01:13:23,790 Oh, the stench! [LAUGHS] 733 01:14:33,556 --> 01:14:35,558 [GROWLS] 734 01:14:41,477 --> 01:14:43,087 I'm going to be hiding 735 01:14:43,130 --> 01:14:45,350 in the colony like this. [LAUGHS] 736 01:14:59,146 --> 01:15:00,496 [INAUDIBLE]