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  • 5/20/2025
Every year, millions of animals take part in one of the most breathtaking natural events on Earth—animal migration. From tiny monarch butterflies to mighty humpback whales, creatures travel thousands of kilometers through forests, oceans, skies, and deserts, all to survive, reproduce, and thrive. 🌍


In this video, discover how and why animals migrate, what dangers they face, and how they navigate these long and dangerous routes. Learn about the Arctic tern's 70,000 km journey, the salmon’s return to its birth river, and how even insects and bats play their role in this incredible natural rhythm.

You’ll witness stories of endurance, instinct, and connection that stretch across generations. This is not just a journey—it’s nature’s greatest survival strategy. Watch to understand how these migrations keep ecosystems in balance and why protecting them matters now more than ever.

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00:00Every year, across every continent and ocean, millions of animals embark on incredible journeys.
00:07They move with purpose, driven by ancient instincts, guided by nature's signals.
00:13These journeys are known as migrations.
00:16From the skies above to the deepest oceans, migration is one of the greatest wonders in
00:20the animal world.
00:22It is a journey for food, for life, for survival.
00:26Animals do not migrate for fun.
00:28They move because they have to.
00:30Their lives depend on it.
00:32Some are escaping the freezing grip of winter.
00:35Others are chasing the rains to greener lands.
00:38Many are on their way to give birth or lay eggs in places where their young will be safer.
00:43Some animals are simply following food, knowing that if they stay where they are, they will
00:48starve.
00:49The reasons may vary, but the goal is always the same survival.
00:54Birds are the most well-known travelers.
00:56They take to the skies in great numbers, often flying thousands of kilometers.
01:02The Arctic tern is a tiny bird, but it holds the record for the longest migration of any
01:07animal on Earth.
01:09It travels from the icy north of the Arctic all the way to the frozen seas of the Antarctic
01:14and back again every year.
01:17That's a round trip of more than 70,000 kilometers.
01:21Swallows, cranes, geese, and storks also fly long distances.
01:26They use the stars, the sun, and even Earth's magnetic field to guide them.
01:32Without a map, without ever being taught, they find their way to places they have never seen
01:37before.
01:38Some mammals also undertake incredible journeys.
01:41In the Arctic tundra, herds of caribou move across the snow-covered land in search of food
01:47and safe grounds to raise their young.
01:49Their hooves crunch on the frozen ground as they walk for hundreds of kilometers through
01:54biting cold and deep snow.
01:56In the oceans, humpback whales swim thousands of kilometers from cold polar waters to warm
02:02tropical seas to give birth.
02:04These gentle giants rely on the rhythm of the seasons to tell them when it is time to
02:08go.
02:09Bats, the only flying mammals, also migrate.
02:13Some travel hundreds of kilometers to find warmer places where they can spend the winter
02:18in deep sleep, known as hibernation.
02:21Beneath the surface of rivers and oceans, fish follow ancient paths.
02:26Salmon are born in freshwater rivers.
02:28As they grow, they swim downstream to the open ocean where they spend most of their lives.
02:34But when the time comes to reproduce, something calls them home.
02:38They return to the very river where they were born.
02:41It is a journey full of dangers.
02:44They must swim against strong currents, leap up waterfalls, and avoid hungry predators.
02:50Many do not survive the journey, but those that do give life to a new generation.
02:55Most believe they find their way using their strong sense of smell, remembering the scent
03:00of their birth river even after years in the ocean.
03:04Even small creatures like insects take part in migration.
03:08Monarch butterflies with their delicate wings travel over 4,000 kilometers from Canada to Mexico.
03:14It is a journey so long that no single butterfly makes it all the way.
03:19Instead, it takes several generations to complete the round trip.
03:24The butterflies that return are the grandchildren or even great-grandchildren of those that began
03:29the journey.
03:30Yet they follow the same path as if the map of their route is written in their blood.
03:35Migration is not an easy journey.
03:38Along the way, animals face many challenges.
03:41The distance itself can be exhausting.
03:44Food and water may be hard to find.
03:46The weather can turn suddenly, bringing storms, strong winds, snow, or heat.
03:52Predators wait along the way, ready to catch the tired or the weak.
03:57Human activities have made things worse.
03:59Roads, cities, and fences block migration paths.
04:04Pollution harms the animals and the places they depend on.
04:07Climate change is shifting the timing of seasons.
04:10Plants may bloom too early or rivers may dry up too soon.
04:15Those that arrive late may find that there is no food left.
04:18Yet even with all these dangers, animals still migrate.
04:22They move with determination.
04:25They move as their ancestors did.
04:27And in doing so, they play a vital role in keeping nature in balance.
04:32Migration helps spread plants and seeds.
04:34It moves nutrients across great distances.
04:37For example, when salmon return to rivers and die after laying eggs, their bodies feed other
04:43animals and enrich the soil.
04:46Birds and bats carry seeds to new places, helping forests and grasslands grow.
04:51By moving from place to place, animals also prevent overgrazing and help reduce disease.
04:57The mystery of how animals find their way still puzzles scientists.
05:01Some follow the sun during the day and the stars at night.
05:05Others seem to feel the Earth's magnetic field like a built-in compass.
05:10Some remember the shape of coastlines, mountains, and rivers.
05:14Others use their sense of smell or hearing.
05:17What is even more amazing is that many young animals migrate without ever being shown the way.
05:23It is as if nature has ridden the path into their very bones.
05:28Animal migration is a powerful reminder of how deeply all life is connected.
05:33The journey of a single bird or fish may affect an entire ecosystem.
05:37When we protect migration routes, we protect not just the animals, but the lands and waters
05:42they travel through.
05:44People around the world are working to help.
05:47Wildlife crossings are built over roads.
05:50Wetlands are restored.
05:51Birds and flowers are planted for birds and butterflies.
05:55Protected areas are created to keep migration paths open and safe.
06:00By learning more about these animals and their journeys, we can help ensure they continue for
06:04generations to come.
06:06There is something beautiful and inspiring about migration.
06:10It is a story of movement, of courage, of endurance.
06:14It is a journey of life and survival that has gone on for millions of years.
06:19From the beating wings of a butterfly to the steady swim of a whale, each step of the journey
06:24is a miracle of nature.
06:27These travelers remind us of the wonders of the natural world.
06:31They show us that even the smallest creature can travel great distances.
06:35They teach us that every journey, no matter how long or difficult, is worth taking.