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S2.E1 ∙ Fur Seals Overcome Extinction on 'Resurrection Island'

Wed, Oct 03, 2018

National Geographic wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory takes audiences on an adventure to iconic South Georgia Island. Sailing through the roughest ocean on the planet in a 50-foot boat, his team's target is the sub-Antarctic island, known for its breathtaking scenery and high concentration of wildlife. It's a life of extremes for Antarctic fur seals. Bulls fight to the death for breeding rights, while seal moms work to raise their adorable pups.

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S2.E2 ∙ Macaroni Penguins Swim, Surf, and Dodge Seals to Survive

Wed, Oct 10, 2018

What macaroni penguins lack in size, they make up for in sass. Life in the Antarctic doesn't come easy for these bright yellow-crowned bundles of attitude. Bertie joins them in the freezing ocean to swim with the adults in crashing waves. Bertie also witnesses an incredibly rare predatory event that shows how these penguins must use all their boldness to survive.

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S2.E3 ∙ Albatrosses' Life-Long Bond Begins with Elaborate Courtship

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

At over 11 feet, the wandering albatross has the biggest wingspan of any bird on the planet. One of these birds can fly millions of miles during a lifetime, but they don't live a solitary existence; they are masters of the long-distance relationship. Bertie watches as an old albatross couple reunites alongside a pair of flirty teenagers on a bizarre first date.

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