Humpbacks: Cracking the Code is a National Geographic documentary special which follows a team of researchers from Hawaii as they attempt to unlock the behaviour and biology of the Humpback whale.
The special aired in South Africa on DStv's Nat Geo Wild channel on Sunday 14 September 2008, at 18h00. It is an hour long.
Synopsis
Despite being one of the world’s best-loved aquatic animals, very little is known for certain about the behaviour and biology of the Humpback whale. This special attempt to uncover the mysteries of the mammoth mammal.
Cameras follow a team of researchers in Hawaii as they analyse the humpbacks’ haunting songs, dissecting their structure and discussing the theories behind their meaning.
Plus, stunning, high-definition underwater photography takes you right into the whales’ world, providing a unique insight into the natural habitat and behaviour of this most elusive of creatures.