Name: Unseen footage, untamed nature
Uploaded: 2012-05-09T15:32:39Z
Duration: 10 min 11 s
Description: At TED2012, filmmaker Karen Bass shares some of the astonishing nature footage she's shot for the BBC and National Geographic -- including brand-new, previously unseen footage of the tube-lipped nectar bat, who feeds in a rather unusual way ...

At TED2012, filmmaker Karen Bass shares some of the astonishing nature footage she's shot for the BBC and National Geographic -- including brand-new, previously unseen footage of the tube-lipped nectar bat, who feeds in a rather unusual way ...

Unseen footage, untamed nature

Fresh technology and relentless curiosity unlock hidden stories of the natural world, from grizzly bears on Alaskan slopes to a bat with a tongue longer than its body. Filmmakers often wait years to capture elusive moments, relying on patience and the occasional stroke of luck. Filming at 15,000 feet in the Andes can feel like a constant hangover, but the clear night sky offers breathtaking views of the stars. Exploring these extremes reminds us how much of Earth's beauty remains undiscovered.

Unseen Worlds Revealed Through Ingenuity And Perseverance

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Karen Bass: Unseen footage, untamed nature