S01E02: Sperm Whale | Inside Nature’s Giants

Duration: 1'11'40''

Synopsis

Little is known about the largest predator on Earth, because they live so deep in the ocean. In a rare opportunity, the team uncover the secrets of a 45-foot sperm whale.

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