Antarctic Penguins: Overrated? | Antarctic Extremes

When in Antarctica, meeting penguins is an absolute must. But it’s not always easy.
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Finding - and filming - penguins was hosts Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez’s top priority during their month-long stay at McMurdo Station. With four species of penguin living in Antarctica, including the Adélie, the most widely-distributed penguin species in the world, tracking down these waddling wonders might sound simple.
To find Adélies, Caitlin and Arlo set out on a quest to Cape Royds, home to the southernmost Adélie penguin colony in the world. There, they meet with expert Jean Pennycook to learn about why people love these black and white birds and how Antarctica’s penguin populations are indicators of climate change. But non-ideal conditions and gusting winds put a damper on their plans (and the penguins they do come across seem to be either busy pooping or getting busy with each other). Caitlin and Arlo come face-to-face with the harsh reality of working on Earth’s remotest continent: Antarctica, and its extremes, can complicate even the best-laid plans.
Will Caitlin and Arlo persevere and capture penguins on film before they must leave and head back to the United States? To keep their jobs at NOVA, they just might have to.
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Check out Jean Pennycook's Penguin Science Education webpage:
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Hosted by Caitlin Saks and Arlo Pérez
Editor/Digital Associate Producer: Arlo Pérez
Producer: Caitlin Saks
Field Director/Cinematographer: Zachary Fink
Executive Producer: Julia Cort
Coordinating Producer: Elizabeth Benjes
Project Director: Pamela Rosenstein
Production Assistance: Matthew Buckley, Emily Pattison, Sean Cuddihy
Audio Mix: Heart Punch Studio
Director of Audience Development: Dante Graves
Senior Digital Producer: Ari Daniel
Audience Engagement Editor: Sukee Bennett
Outreach Manager: Gina Varamo
Special thanks to the United States Antarctic Program
Music: APM
National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. Additional funding is provided by the NOVA Science Trust.
Major funding for this project is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the Heising-Simons Foundation, The Kendeda Fund, the George D. Smith Fund, and the Richard Saltonstall Charitable Foundation.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1713552. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
© WGBH Educational Foundation 2020

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  • @rizkiaditrigunasurya65
    @rizkiaditrigunasurya654 жыл бұрын

    "Just smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave."

  • @carmenschumann826

    @carmenschumann826

    4 жыл бұрын

    . . . yeah, as in every stupid American TV Show . . .

  • @AsheEnt23

    @AsheEnt23

    3 жыл бұрын

    KABOOM ?!

  • @engel7461

    @engel7461

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AsheEnt23 Yes Kowalski yes

  • @rohanking1088

    @rohanking1088

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now that's a Comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @engel7461

    @engel7461

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Alex ohh ok thanks

  • @caitlinsaks4910
    @caitlinsaks49104 жыл бұрын

    Thank you to all of the Antarctic Extremes fans! Arlo and I are so humbled by your enthusiasm! Working on this project was a dream come true for both of us. Please stay tuned to Terra... more good stuff in on the way :)

  • @janrubia4427

    @janrubia4427

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Caitlin and Arlo! I was hoping for a video about aurora in Antarctica. But I can't wait to watch your next project. Maybe about an island, desert, or rainforest Again, I can't wait

  • @caitlinsaks4910

    @caitlinsaks4910

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@janrubia4427 Alas -- we were only there when it was 24 hours of daylight!

  • @willmcconnell6008

    @willmcconnell6008

    4 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to whatever is next! Keep up the good work!

  • @matchstickgameplay

    @matchstickgameplay

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for keeping us entertained during lockdown, it's really helpful to watch these sorts of documentaries and be engaged!

  • @abraneveah5677

    @abraneveah5677

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your hardwork there, both you and Arlo!!! And thanks to all the scientists as well!!

  • @robertyang4365
    @robertyang43654 жыл бұрын

    0:38 Caitlin Saks, probably hates puppies and babies 1:30 Arlo Pérez, actually hates puppies and babies Amazing

  • @officepony6717
    @officepony67172 жыл бұрын

    I like this waaaay more than the more production-focused documentaries. It feels more real and feels more useful in terms of real experiences and knowledge applicable to life.

  • @bemusedindian8571
    @bemusedindian85713 жыл бұрын

    All these scientists have a certain look in their eyes when they speak of their work... It is so ephemeral and difficult to describe. Its wonderful.

  • @Jaxck77

    @Jaxck77

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the “I’m obsessive and talking to people about themselves is difficult”.

  • @ambergris5705
    @ambergris57053 жыл бұрын

    5:57 that unit of a penguin is hilarious

  • @joniscraft
    @joniscraft4 жыл бұрын

    The last part with the penguin shots and the music was the best part of the video.

  • @miroslavdenic4561
    @miroslavdenic45614 жыл бұрын

    Caitlin's reaction to seeing that billboard PRICELESS Arlo, beard looks great on you bro Side note, I loved the ending.

  • @caitlinsaks4910

    @caitlinsaks4910

    4 жыл бұрын

    I felt so vindicated by getting that thing on the big billboard!

  • @laqcuari98
    @laqcuari984 жыл бұрын

    "I'm excited about getting there, I'm excited about seeing them, but I'm also really excited about sleeping." Arlo, back at it again with the words of wisdom

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Call me "Socrates of the cold"

  • @Alexander-is9jo
    @Alexander-is9jo4 жыл бұрын

    I waited to finish my homework to finally watch this. First of all, what a journey. I found this channel thx to PBS Eons and now is my favourite channel. I got so emotional with this last episode. Thanks for the series. I can't wait to see what's next for PBS Terra. Take care for the moment guys. Hope you're safe.

  • @abraneveah5677
    @abraneveah56774 жыл бұрын

    That must've felt like the biggest success, getting those penguin shots and decent footage, seeing it up there on the billboard and magazines. It must've felt like conquering something huge. I understand a lot of the trip to the antarctic probably did, but especially that.

  • @Mikeztarp
    @Mikeztarp4 жыл бұрын

    So is this the end of the series? Either way, I can't wait to see what else PBS Terra will do next. :)

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi @Mikeztarp, yes, this is the final episode. But more good things are to come! So stay tuned :)

  • @dereksmalls6238

    @dereksmalls6238

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ArloPerez Really great to hear, loved this series, you and Caitlin are awesome!

  • @tilgare

    @tilgare

    4 жыл бұрын

    @The Cybernaut It was the middle of summer, they got plenty of sun! On their faces and hands anyways. 😂

  • @bubbajunior7776

    @bubbajunior7776

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Arlo Perez thanks for doing such a great job with the terra team!

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE Жыл бұрын

    Arlo and Caitlin, thanks for giving us a glimpse into this strange and beautiful world! We so enjoyed it.

  • @piplupcola
    @piplupcola4 жыл бұрын

    Aww man I'm sad its over. You guys have been one of my favorite new KZread channels to watch.

  • @novapbs

    @novapbs

    4 жыл бұрын

    We're so happy to hear that. Thanks for the support!

  • @paraniomia
    @paraniomia4 жыл бұрын

    There's the real lives of penguins and the 'model penguin' specially for the photo op... Thank you for this series, I expect the next one to be in the middle of a extra hot desert or visit Kiribati.. :)

  • @eekpanggang
    @eekpanggang3 жыл бұрын

    4:40 the respect to Sir David Attenborough is my favorite scene

  • @luisramos1600
    @luisramos16004 жыл бұрын

    That is one amazing photo! That penguin sure knows how to strike a pose. And those short scenes of it, in all its glory, they were great too! :D Thank you for the amazing series. Both the unique enviornment and you as hosts, made it great to watch. And also the camera crew! That aint an easy job.

  • @alxou1343
    @alxou13434 жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for this amazing serie.. And don't be sad you didn't get the fancy hollywood shot of the pinguins! You've shown, with those videos, some of the things we don't see usually and the reality of the place. The natural you've been filming this serie with is fantastic! I wish we had more of those kind of documentary nowadays... Thanks again!

  • @baguswijanrk
    @baguswijanrk3 жыл бұрын

    12:44 : "Aww look how cute that little penguin..!" 12:47 : *pooping*

  • @WilliamAndrews0
    @WilliamAndrews03 жыл бұрын

    a businessman writes down all of his successes, but a scientist writes down all of his failures.

  • @psychlops924

    @psychlops924

    3 жыл бұрын

    Successful people in every field write down their failures. Failure is the only way you learn. As someone who owns a business, I can assure you that we track our failures and study them relentlessly.

  • @imournhim
    @imournhim3 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this series so deeply. I'm looking for books on McMurdo and life in Antarctica. I will genuinely miss hanging out with Caitlin and Arlo.

  • @newswriting
    @newswriting4 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying while I'm laughing at the lonely penguin.

  • @tony___z2410
    @tony___z24103 жыл бұрын

    5:57 that penguin is THICCC

  • @DampActionRC
    @DampActionRC4 жыл бұрын

    Adélie penguin... too cute! The four penguins of Antarctica Adélie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and Emperor

  • @Gorindakia

    @Gorindakia

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sam 😬

  • @gonediving99
    @gonediving994 жыл бұрын

    Zac, Arlo and Caitlin- Thanks for putting together some of my favorite videos about Antarctica. You were all wonderful to work with, flexible, understanding and adaptable. From the former voice of Helo Ops, thanks!

  • @marissadeweese8951
    @marissadeweese89514 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this series! It's been wonderful, and super, super interesting - I keep showing segments to my friends and family.

  • @matchstickgameplay
    @matchstickgameplay4 жыл бұрын

    I've absolutely loved this series and can't wait to see what else you produce!

  • @tuatha1337
    @tuatha13374 жыл бұрын

    Loved this series and I hope y'all make more! Maybe next season stationed at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station?

  • @jeffcupo4160
    @jeffcupo41604 жыл бұрын

    This has been one of my favorite things on KZread! Good work and thanks!!

  • @sacation6057
    @sacation60574 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite channels out there! Can't wait for your next project!

  • @willmcconnell6008
    @willmcconnell60084 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed these videos! I hope there's more to come!

  • @FlagCutie
    @FlagCutie2 жыл бұрын

    So a few months ago I discovered the video about the food and just now thought to check out the rest of the series. Great job you thres!

  • @FelipeMassuia
    @FelipeMassuia4 жыл бұрын

    Looking foward for the next programs!

  • @TheDiscoMoon
    @TheDiscoMoon3 жыл бұрын

    Really liked this series! Made me wish all the episodes were longer. Would love to see more from this team.

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    You might be in for a surprise next week;)

  • @JuanHernandez-ig5cd
    @JuanHernandez-ig5cd4 жыл бұрын

    I love that you guys talk to the scientist in the field, i think its facinating the type of work and research those guys do because you never really hear about it

  • @semaj_5022
    @semaj_50223 жыл бұрын

    This series was amazing and Caitlin and Arlo were super charming. I can't wait to see what comes next!

  • @bradleystevens9833
    @bradleystevens98333 жыл бұрын

    This oddly reminds me of home, in Barrow, Ak. I'd like to work there for a season. I love the videos, you are Arlo are great.

  • @vishank7
    @vishank74 жыл бұрын

    Damn this was beautiful! Keep up the good work!😄💎

  • @mikeDJLP
    @mikeDJLP3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great project and series!

  • @rianrushwood1426
    @rianrushwood14262 жыл бұрын

    I can never forget the absolute classic of a video of some of these penguins literally projectile shitting on each other

  • @pamady276
    @pamady276 Жыл бұрын

    01:04 "My boss would fire me if we did not get footage" I laugh so hard when Cattylin said that

  • @singingsam40
    @singingsam404 жыл бұрын

    Am gutted that this series is finished, it was really interesting to see the human element behind Antarctic studies. Am looking forward to the next series.

  • @basheersamara9379
    @basheersamara93793 жыл бұрын

    I love the how you guys made this video! Caitlin looked super cute the whole time😉

  • @malcolmdean6899
    @malcolmdean68995 ай бұрын

    Caitlin and Arlo. As a journalist I really enjoy the video keep them up. Could you host a future episode on Antarctic bacteria and protozoa that are found naturally in the water.?

  • @stormaurora3027
    @stormaurora3027 Жыл бұрын

    “So what we are looking at when we go down there, is 10,000 years of penguin guano.” My jaw dropped. “That’s not dirt?”

  • @elviemarievergara6383
    @elviemarievergara63833 жыл бұрын

    Simply breathtaking.. I watched all the Antarctic extremes episodes in just one setting..

  • @Alexa_Kelley
    @Alexa_Kelley3 жыл бұрын

    TY for posting and sharing this. It was lovely and a great view into Antarctica

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Dubov1933
    @Dubov19333 жыл бұрын

    The best series I’ve seen In a long time! Would love to go there

  • @wadya69
    @wadya693 жыл бұрын

    This series is actually amazing!

  • @kenadhitya
    @kenadhitya3 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this series!

  • @_Pookie_
    @_Pookie_3 жыл бұрын

    This series was so awesome! Wish i could go for a tour.

  • @mikebrown354
    @mikebrown3543 жыл бұрын

    Loving these episodes !!

  • @charliespinoza1966
    @charliespinoza19664 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic series!

  • @Conman123Official
    @Conman123Official4 жыл бұрын

    That was awesome! Loved every single episode

  • @janacrystal_
    @janacrystal_3 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this series. 😭❤

  • @NemoK
    @NemoK4 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this video was actually quite touching. With the part about failure and all that.

  • @nata3467
    @nata34679 ай бұрын

    This whole series was amazing

  • @irlrp
    @irlrp3 жыл бұрын

    Dude i watch those without realising it went to the next episode, it's so captivating !!!

  • @Asiliea
    @Asiliea4 жыл бұрын

    Noooooo, the Antarctic series is over now? The only channel I have my bell set for, just because of these two amazing hosts! Can't wait to see what they come up with next... after they finish defrosting, that is!

  • @novapbs

    @novapbs

    4 жыл бұрын

    They may never finish defrosting...

  • @fitnessresolution488
    @fitnessresolution4883 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!

  • @Gereon_
    @Gereon_4 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing series. Its so sad that its already over!

  • @EchaAnggara
    @EchaAnggara2 жыл бұрын

    wow you guys made earth documentary fun and funny, bravo!

  • @naveenraj2008eee
    @naveenraj2008eee4 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. Another amazing video... Who don't like penguins? Fun to watch. Waiting for another exciting episode.. Thanks all...🙏👍😊

  • @novapbs

    @novapbs

    4 жыл бұрын

    We're not sure if Caitlin's sold on penguins (still). Thanks for the support!

  • @kathanshah3154
    @kathanshah31543 жыл бұрын

    4:41 one adele penguin to another : hello it’s me I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet

  • @PerroEdwardo
    @PerroEdwardo4 жыл бұрын

    You guys should watch A Place farther than the Universe. It's 12 episodes but it bleeds of the wonders of Antarctica.

  • @sockruhtease
    @sockruhtease3 жыл бұрын

    Something with that waddle can't be overrated, but I can say the same thing about seals, so, as you can imagine, its quite the predicament...

  • @TheThora17
    @TheThora173 жыл бұрын

    Very fun episode!

  • @ulysisxtr
    @ulysisxtr4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, cheers to the team :)

  • @morenabuddies6479
    @morenabuddies64794 жыл бұрын

    Who's here before the premiere? 🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @zbyam3075
    @zbyam30753 жыл бұрын

    Awww. The one penguin picture is so cute. It's a great picture.

  • @zintosion
    @zintosion3 жыл бұрын

    That hero penguin travelling alone trying to find humans for a photo op. What a champ.

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    True MVP

  • @raulrsr1
    @raulrsr14 жыл бұрын

    ​travel the whole ecuator from 0°, 0° to 0°, 0°?

  • @Mikeztarp

    @Mikeztarp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mike Horn has done that. He made an amazing documentary about it called Latitude Zero.

  • @alexportugal1212
    @alexportugal12123 жыл бұрын

    The redhair (pot girl) is fkng the fish guy right?

  • @Ecotasia
    @Ecotasia4 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to see what is next

  • @cpypcy
    @cpypcy3 жыл бұрын

    My lifelong dream is to visit Antarctica and a bit of tour around Alaska/Siberia/Arctic too.

  • @shadowraith1
    @shadowraith14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much for sharing.👍 Good luck penguins!

  • @stevencanden2911
    @stevencanden29113 жыл бұрын

    Jean is like a real life Ms. Frizzle! So cool

  • @epauletshark3793
    @epauletshark37933 жыл бұрын

    Where I live, we get 40+ mph winds on a daily basis, the joke in our neighborhood is that everything is at a 45 degree angle.

  • @JibHyourinmaru
    @JibHyourinmaru4 жыл бұрын

    you guys so funny!! 🤣

  • @bonnienichalson5151
    @bonnienichalson51515 ай бұрын

    Penguin episode is the 🎉😊 Great Series 💫👍✨🇨🇦 Very Enjoyable Informative,nice human touch !

  • @ambergris5705
    @ambergris57053 жыл бұрын

    Awwwww guys I've binge watched all the series, now I wish there was more!

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    You might be in for a surprise next week

  • @ambergris5705

    @ambergris5705

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ArloPerez I'll stay tuned then :)

  • @theodord.3586
    @theodord.35863 жыл бұрын

    7:46 Savage editing!

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hehe, glad you noticed

  • @doug29661
    @doug296614 жыл бұрын

    At 4:06 that sure looks like a contrail over his head - if so where from and where to ??

  • @kurei0.
    @kurei0.4 жыл бұрын

    this is so real! i love this series! it reminds me of that anime with the girls going to Antarctica and having to deal with real shit

  • @friedmac7146
    @friedmac7146 Жыл бұрын

    Mean while outside Nova Main Office thousands gathered to Stand up for Penguins! "Come on Men You Wanna Live Forever!? For Penguins!!!" (Mass Crowd) "Ahhhhhhh..." 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧

  • @Kiyoone
    @Kiyoone3 жыл бұрын

    That lady saying that - 10 degrees celsius is not cold... must be the boss LOL

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    (She is)

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    2 жыл бұрын

    ((But she is also really lovely))

  • @TwistedThor187
    @TwistedThor1873 жыл бұрын

    I mean, where I live in Eastern Washington it gets well below 0 degrees F in the winter.

  • @johnnyhshify
    @johnnyhshify3 жыл бұрын

    Wheres the episode explaining how the town gets electricity and fresh water (melted ice?) from?

  • @maxsalvail3397
    @maxsalvail33972 жыл бұрын

    love the ending

  • @Pfyzer
    @Pfyzer4 жыл бұрын

    5:59 chonky pengwinssss

  • @donatehilltop
    @donatehilltop3 жыл бұрын

    The penguin shot looks great

  • @mangalores-x_x
    @mangalores-x_x3 жыл бұрын

    That will teach you not to take your boss' parking space. Next time your field assignment will be the moon. ;)

  • @timothygreer188
    @timothygreer1883 жыл бұрын

    Arlo us my favorite derpy human

  • @artemo.shapovaloff5577
    @artemo.shapovaloff55773 жыл бұрын

    Wow :) have watched all th those videos and now wanna go explore Antarctica as well ))) how can I get a job there? 😆 I'd like to deal with penguins and those sunny fat seals 🤗

  • @Danfish42
    @Danfish423 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if that lone penguin they saw on their last day is the same nihilist penguin Werner Herzog met in "Encounters at the End if the World."

  • @rahyet9761
    @rahyet97613 жыл бұрын

    Man this looks amazing there. I know its not all fun, but damn i wouldnt mind spending a month there.

  • @breyjames5025
    @breyjames50253 жыл бұрын

    Them: "Its so cold! 40 mph wind!" Me in Wyoming: "Try 60 mph! And it's always windy here!" Really gotta wonder how cold it would feel to a Wyoming-ite, I've worked outside in January here!

  • @kiddchaos421
    @kiddchaos4213 жыл бұрын

    Deeeeeep look sent me!!!!

  • @Munkylaw
    @Munkylaw3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what the carbon footprint of the station looks like. Flying and shipping supplies in requires a lot of fuel. Not to mention im sure they use diesel electric generators for power. Do they use solar and wind energy?

  • @ArloPerez

    @ArloPerez

    3 жыл бұрын

    As much as they can! In fact, you can see a solar panel at1:24

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup4 ай бұрын

    Lol Caitlin gets offended when Jean says people dont like rocks, while shes been bashing penguins the whole episode. This was one of my favs, they're my mom's favorite animal