Life producer Adam Chapman answers selected questions about the "Hunters and Hunted" episode from our viewers.
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What was it like to film the scene of
the orca hunting elephant seals?
How intelligent are
orcas? What are some examples of orca intelligence?
In the
behind-the-scenes footage, I saw the filmmakers setting up among the seals. Was it hard for the filmmakers to then watch the seals being preyed on by the orca?
How difficult was it to film
the cheetahs hunting the ostrich?
Are these the only cheetahs in the world that hunt
ostriches, or is this common behavior among cheetahs?
What is your reaction as a filmmaker when you see an animal like
an ostrich being torn apart by predators?
How did you decide what to film for the "
Hunters and Hunted" episode?
In some scenes, we see the hunters win. In others, the hunted get away. Were you trying to give the viewers an emotional rollercoaster ride?
The dolphin mud-ringing behavior was extraordinary. It was great to see it from both overhead and at sea level. What went into the planning of those shots?
Did you discover any new behaviors during filming?
How were you able to get the underwater shots of the star-nosed mole?
How were you able to get the shots of
the bulldog bats fishing at night?
I've heard that
Ethiopian wolves are highly endangered. Why, and is anything being done to save them?
In your opinion, which animal is the world's greatest hunter?
What's your favorite scene from the "
Hunters and Hunted" episode and why?
