Planet Earth show question,

[xjoshsmallx]

Does anyone know what kind of bird chases off the reindeer in the Arctic scene?
This episode also has penguins who huddle together and a polar bear who tries to attack a walrus and becomes injured, dies not long after.

If you can find the video clip, that wold be awesome. I think that reindeer hauling tail from that bird and grunting is the funniest thing ever.

[dvonk]

as a professional Bird Keeper, i figure i am qualified to answer this question.

the bird is called an Arctic Skua or Parasitic Jaeger. as you noticed in the show, they will aggressively defend their nests from any threat, human or animal. they also exhibit similar zeal in their kleptoparasitism, the act of stealing food from another (usually other sea birds).



the section about the Arctic Skua is in the "Ice Worlds" episode of Planet Earth, starting at c. 29 minutes.

[xjoshsmallx]

Probably thee most qualified answer to a question I have ever read. Seriously though.. Thank you. That answered everything I wanted to know.


...now to find that clip of it after that reindeer.

[dvonk]

no problem. if you find that clip, post it here or in the "Funny Stuff" thread.

it is quite hilarious to watch the Skua yank tufts of hair off the reindeer's butt as it runs away.

[thirdmanj]

Thats just awesome. You're a bird keeper and you want a gullwing car... fucking WIN!!

[dvonk]

maybe thats why im a Bird Keeper...

j/k

[DMCVegas]

It never fails to amaze me just how diverse and eccentric DeLorean owners are!

[xjoshsmallx]

I cannot find the clip for my life besides on the DVD itself.
If anybody is good with taking a clip and uploading it, please do so just keep in mind to give correct copyrights to the makers so the sound is not taken away.

Thank you.