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Following the Whale Trail (Season 3, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Family
Dr. Rae and Peter venture to a dramatic coastal Mexican desert lagoon where gray whales, once nearly extinct from whaling, have made a remarkable recovery. They explore a wild whale nursery where mother whales and their curious calves ...See moreDr. Rae and Peter venture to a dramatic coastal Mexican desert lagoon where gray whales, once nearly extinct from whaling, have made a remarkable recovery. They explore a wild whale nursery where mother whales and their curious calves welcome human interaction. Rae also meets a team of researchers who have implemented cutting-edge technology to track the behavior of individual whales. Then, Peter treks north to the rugged California coast, where the epic 14,000-mile migration of gray whales unfolds. The journey is a testament to their endurance against fierce storms, predators like orcas, and threats to their food supply because of changes in climate. Witness an unprecedented gathering of three friendly humpbacks and a curious gray whale. See less
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Producer
Jenny Van Soelen (producer)
Cinematographer
Graham Sheldon (director of photography)
Editor
C. Andrew Hall (editor)
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Updated Oct 18, 2025
Release date
Oct 18, 2025 (United States)
Awards
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5 wins & 4 nominations

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