Mysterious Islands in the Sky Unlock Secrets of Our Past: Return to Tepuis | Short Film Showcase
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2014
- Mysterious towering tepuis in South America have been the inspiration for movies such as Avatar and Up, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Lost World. In this short film adventure from Pongo Media, a team of explorers repels down the mystical mountains of this legendary lost world to uncover evolutionary secrets of some of the most unique ecosystems in the world.
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He's 71, flies up to tepuis, rappels down 200 feet and climbs back up, all in the search for little chirping frogs. Awesome guy.
raboox9 he has swag. He's a badass zoologist.
Yep, dude's a low-key hero =)
this should be on top!
In those rubber waders too 😳👏👏
Indeed. It’s the passion of individuals like this that drives us forward. Who are the people that come on here and dislike these sorts of videos. Just can’t wrap my head around it.
This is the kind of stuff that made me love natgeo when I was little. Animals, plants, places, people, we need more of those. Some of the new shows are decent but it lacks the wow factor and grandness of the old ones. With the planet changing and all, more people need to see contents like this. "This is what we'll be losing."
Yeah i agree
Facts i feel you i felt the same way about those shiws as u was growing up
Same here.
(I bet those frogs would make nice bait)
True
Me tooo and my fav subj was SCIENCE I love watching this channel since I'm 6yrs old
"I'd like to think I'm a scientist" dude is a badass and still manages to have such infectious humility, respect
infectious humility is a foundational trait of being a true badass
Scientist like Bruce contribute so so much to our understanding of our world. I'm so very thankful people like him exist.
National geographic would be ALOT more popular if they did more videos and expeditions like this. Make it a story. Make it longer. Than acouple minutes. Your interest to others has always been exploring and unveiling the unknown.
I hope nat geo takes this in consideration.
PantsB4Squares
That's why I don't bother watching the little 3 or 5 minute video because you just start to get interested and wham its over.
Like an hour long video, would def watch
Nat Geo was bought by Rupert Murdoch, so you can kiss this kind of stuff goodbye.
NatGeo today on television is just like any other tv show, pure garbage. It's a shame these hour long documentaries about nature and animals are hardly left on TV.
This is why scientist like this dude are much appreciated. He will do whatever it takes in the name of science, to educate the rest of us. Cause other than a scientist or biologist, ain't nobody gonna do what he did, to find a tinny-tiny frog. We are content to read about it or watch NatGeo.
He is so brave ...I love him...good luck on his endeavours
Scientists/biologists/conservationists have their own little fetish about the plants and animals. I still remembered a conservationist advocating for a small species of bats that require a large land of bananas to breed and survive or the geicko habitant that was destroyed by Ikea. Soo...to all the plants and animals that do not an advocate, I feel for you.
Tough job...!
Real scientists would confess that all things that were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through and for Christ.
@@BugattianVeyronian OOOOK ... I get it. For those who are believers in the sipiritual realm ... the supernatural creation of all that exists ... all that is ... based on "a priori" evidence ... then so shall it be, as it was written at the beginning of time ... and so shall it be, until the end of time.
The fact that the average American simpleton looks up to Hollywood celebrities, and not people like this, just baffles me. Thank you to these brave men as well.
Really? I believe you are holding "the average american simpleton" in a much to high regard then.
Hollywood junk is advertised by the tons! Such information is found in rare & educative videos, which an average simpleton never gets exposed too
@@ArchieStiglitz Why? You think this journey is a bad thing?
@@xanderchanning huh? are you missing my point on purpose? I'm talking about the ignorance of the american simpleton and how that guy was baffled by it. you are talking about something else. Didn't you read his comment?
The fact that you are an idiot is quite apparent too.
I climbed the nearby tepui Mount Roraima almost 30 years ago. That area is magical. One of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet.
That is incredible. Such a awesome story to tell.💙
If you enjoy getting rained on 99.8% of the time. Sure
Absolutely! They've been cut off from when the continents were all one landmass and that part was attached to Africa. The biology is closer to Africa that what's in the forest below. God I love science!!💯
Sir, you have earned the title. You are, most definitely, a scientist. And thank you for that!
Agreed. Thank you Dr for your passion.
Coolio🙌🏼🇺🇸
The waterfalls reminds me one of my favourite cartoon *UP.* I really appreciate his courage and strength to explore.
Read the description.
I think Up's waterfall was inspired by Angel Falls, wasn't it?
@@atulanand7815 Yes, it was
Adventure is out there
Paradise falls a land lost in time
Such a polite species's. I loved it when the small one just crawled over the other larger one and they went their merry way. No conflict, nothing. 😻
Whenever there is will, there is way.
He just proved it.
Love the crew.
Everything for an amazing chirping frog.
An amazing little frog and a passionate scientist.
He looks like the professor from Jurassic Park
Interestingly (and coincidentally) enough, the professor you mentioned from Jurassic Park (the actor, at least) just happened to be the brother of (in my opinion) the absolute BEST teachers of nature in the modern world, Richard Attenborough (RIP, Richard)... His brother David is an amazing educator, and has been for decades upon decades, undoubtedly a treasure to this world!!!
omg!!!!
It is Richard Attenborough who directed the movie "Gandhi."
Hahaha
He did have a cane earlier too. Maybe he unscrewed the amber ball at the end so that he wouldn't damage it or lose it lol.
7:15 that's how frogs negotiate one way traffic. Road rage is not their thing, apparently. Hats off to the professor. At 71, still doing science at the remotest of the remotest place in the world while me, at little more than half his age, sit on a comfy couch watching him do it. Thank-you Nat Geo for sharing this marvelous video.
First of all, Bruce, your a gem. You really are. And the professor, he’s so pure and I just love his enthusiasm and love for what he does
Looking at him, makes me wonder if what im doing for living even worth mentioning.
I'm sure your job has value and importance. That's why they pay you! That, and to keep coming back.
@ Vkey kanesan me too !
Always strive for a better life!
Your job has relevance to people but 9/10 times they can shut your business down and it won't affect nobody but the workers.
Just remember we're all part of a greater system. Think of all the things that goes into research like this. Everything from clothes, ropes, lights, batteries, a helicopter, fuel, the list is extremely long and complicated if you really think about it. Those are just the obvious things. Finances, electricity, plumbing, satellites for GPS and weather, and so much more on the back end make this a reality.
9/10 times, the back end nobodies like us are the most vital parts of it all.
this guy is so adorable! i'd watch a dozen of videos with him featured.
Me too.
saaros I would too! ^_^ he is the grandpa of science in new zoology in my book!! He deserves his own adventure series hehe!
I LOVED THIS!!!! Plus his voice is easy to listen to and learn from. 71 and happy dude. Just real and genuine. I want to see more.
He's 71 but his spirit remains so young and strong. Amazing!
I was born not too far from there in a small mining town south of Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to visit La Gran Savana where all these tepuis are located and witness the magnificence of the landscape with those magical waterfalls streaming down everywhere. I still remember the call of those frogs.
Wow! I so envy you 😩😩😩😩
That’s amazing! Do you still live in Venezuela?
@@DOUBLE0SEVUN No. I moved to the States when I was 10 yrs. old....
I love ❤️ National Geographic’s , no politics just pure knowledge of our planet earth 🌍
His genuine joy when he found them was inspiring.
This guy got a team to help him find a frog. Love the crew, love the vibe, love everything about this! :D
I live in Guyana and I'm also a passionate, aspiring wildlife biologist.
I hope you achieve your dream.
Go for it!!! 😍😁😊
No es guayana es VENEZUELA no sé xq dijeron q es guayana
He’s the type of person to have as a science teacher
I have to say that this is one of the coolest videos I have seen in a very long time. Kudos to the team and the inspiration of knowing there are still people out there that care for the true Science.
AT AN ADVANCED AGE OF 71 HE HAVE NOT LOST THAT CHILD-LIKE ENTHUSIASM FOR HIS VOCATION , FOR SOME THIS WOULD SIMPLY DIE-OUT AND WITHER SLOWLY AWAY .
SALUTE !
This mountain and forest remind me the "up" movie. Is that mountain which is the old man was planning to fly there?
Yup! it is.. Adventure Out there!
No! the mountain of UP's film is Auyan Tepuy
ITA-VEN-97 Coincidently, Auyan Tepuy was discovered after Up's release
shortfuse87 YT wrooooong pusay
Burcu İbis
Yes and The Lost World by Sir Arther Conan Doyle.
Guyana has one the last pristine rain forests in the world. I hope the Indigenous, Indo Guyanese and AfroGuyanese people continue to protect there land.
jdrobin1 Their*
Amen
Yes my country is very rustic ecological extremely healthy we the natives live on the coast facing Atlantic ocean
Basing my presumption on previous human history... They probably won't.
Dontbtell anyone shut up
I'm amazed (and almost shocked) that such pristine beautiful nature heavens still exist and haven't been destroyed by mankind.....thanks for the unbelievable footage!
I turned 30 this year and just yesterday I was thinking maybe it's time to calm the restlessness, lead life the way society has shown me and then this video pops up and a 71 year has more enthusiasm than me! This is why I love Nat Geo! Inspiring. Has lost its shine for sometime, but I come from the time when people like Steve Irwin and Steve McCurry shared their passion with the world! This is what the generation needs to go on, a sheer love and curiosity for all that is natural and around us! Thank you so much for making my day and rekindling what I lost I had lost! :)
They make such a big difference and great contribution in this world! Kudos to them, and thank you for all you do for humanity👍
07:12 i could learn a few things from this frog on how to treat haters in your way.
Lol 😂😂😂😂
blip
🤣🤣🤣🤣
i love the narration. no dramatic voice acting trying to sell me something. just people talking with all their own real excitement and fun and everything. awesome. thank your for this video.
There is an excellent novel "The lost world" by Sir Arthour Conan Doyle (yes the one that created Sherlock Holmes!) that describes exactly these rock formations and the zoological possibilities (that far exceed frogs!) that could ocure on them...
Thank you so much for an informative video. I could feel the wind and the rain..
Those frogs and that sound...no words
this place is like heaven....
Kadek Ananta nah I doubt it
A place where one day it would be destroyed
I live there.... Heres another beauty... Check kaieteur falls... Do visit
IT’S REALLY NICE TO SEE SOMEONE WHO REALLY LOVE WHAT THEY’RE DOING
stunning, the landscape, the experience and getting up close with nature. Yay for science!
Biologists are weird nerds, they're outdoorsy nerds😂😂😂
I love out door nerds iused to be one
Thank them for many of the medicines available to you. They’re as important as physicists exploring outer space.
They're responsible for your medicines
Believe me we Geologists are also nuts😂
I think I have finally found my niche. Geologists might be even more nerdy outdoorsy nerds 😅😅
That must've been an awesome experience fulfilling a near lifelong quest. Glad he made it out🤓
Love that closing "...science is important...and I like to think that I am a scientist..."
The dude keeps a historical journal in cursive. You know he is legit. 2:15
I hope I'm tough like that dude when I'm in my 70s.
Now that’s passion for nature , a kindred spirit 😀🙏
Clare Morgan sure is :)
Relief he is safe :)
I don’t get why videos like this get dislikes. 🤔 For science sake.
Its called we all are different!!! Pay attention to the video!
Eureka! Found the salty miserable disliker! Tell us, how are you so different that you felt the need to dislike and then attempt to justify that?
Religious people dont like stories of evolution.
I think the same, weird!
I liked the video, but some people may be against exploration of these ancient places. Probably because traffic will only get higher and the ecosystem might be disrupted.
Good for that older fella still learning and adventuring. LIVIN.
Bruce is awesome! I love his enthusiasm about the little frogs. It makes learning fun
Thanks for sharing, this magical land of great diversity!
Awee... bless his heart, he is so passionate, it’s exciting to to watch. I love his spirit!
I feel your success. Science, biology, Sol, Terra, Luna should be taught accurately. This video should be at the top of all educational curriculums world wide. This video could be viewed by young people to stir their imagination. Allow young people to save the Universe. Starting in their immediate backyards (literally)
What a awesome people's you guys are. Really very passionate and very curious to explore and discover something not ordinary. Hats off to your energy at that age sir. 😊😍
I watched the complete documentary of this one in Nat Geo Channel years ago, long before the "Up" movie came out. it was an amazing documentary. I still remember bits and pieces of the scenes until now.
I love his enthusiasm . I'd definitely watch a lecture by him
Loved his passion for science. Respect!🙂
I know music can be polarizing, especially amongst young, or rudimentary listeners... but how can you possibly dislike something like this?
I’m thankful for scientists and curious people who always want to know what’s beyond the horizon.
Bruce is incredible! And that rope, halfway shredded.
Thank you for bringing us this beautiful footage of a place that I will never be able to visit! After watching you, YES! you are a scientist, a very passionate one at that! 😊
Beautiful sounds, thanks for sharing.
Bruce! You are an incredible scientist! Thank you for being brave enough to explore!
I love how the frog just grabs frogs face and climbs over him.
7:15
“Bro, stand aside!”
“I don’t think so,”
“I’m coming over you then”
“Go ahead “
more of these kinds of videos please!
Nice Work Dr Bruce Means ! :)
Needed this today on my birthday.
Those waterfalls!! Drop me off, I could live there forever. Awesome species. Unique.
This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing it.
Chemistry is the building blocks of life, Physics are its dynamics.
Science.
AndMath lies the answers
He's seventy and still out doing stuff like this... seriously a hero.
Coolest job in the world, discovering new Pokémon 😤
😂😂😂
Dead 💀
🤣😂🤣
Funny how that little frog walks on the branch, like a "monorail"
What a dedication sir... Speechless
Don't know why, but I'm loving this guy, so curious and full of life
Now that is what I call a fellow good oldman. This made me happy.
Hats off to All 3. 😍😘amazing.. 😎
Truly inspirational, thank you!
Besides the scientific discovery, traveling around the world and making so hard efforts for a tiny little frog is wonderful 🐸
His passion is infectious.
Amazing. Our Guyana, our south America
Life goals when I am in my 70s.
Starrah Ann just don't fly there in a house with a bunch of balloons. XD
I love the fact that he finally got there at 71. And his delight at finding what he sought. I should be so lucky.
Starrah Ann 😘😘
i love his enthusiasm and love for science.
Bruce is the embodiment of scientific thought. Would love a chance to follow him and gather information on one of his expeditions
This is a great video...
Inspiring and educational , love them.
Enthusiasm!
It makes a big difference in our lives.
always had and will have deep respect for these people! bravo!!
Part two please. More info about the frogs. What did their biology, dna say?
Those waterfalls loook like some thing from Avatar movie..
Avatar movie was based on this waterfalls and those geological structures called Tepuys. Up, the Disney movie, was based as well on this beautiful Venezuelan place.
Gustavo Bakit it’s in Guyana not Venezuela
Markanthony Cromwell Guyana is a Venezuelan place. And Guayana is a Venezuela territory also. Look out.
it is because it is in a sense. its all manmade. its not natural. there is retangular imprints in the wall that looks like an entrance. this whole mountain was once submerged under water. the whole wold was one compleatly flooded. evidence for this is everywhere in the world. there is nothing that lives now that is any older than up to 5000 years old as its all new. this planet have been recolonized and terraformed long after the mass extinciton flooding of the earth.
Gustavo Bakit too different countries, different language and culture. It’s never gonna happen. You need to focus on feeding your people. Your Country is a fail state.
Congrats Doc! You finally found Greninja!
He looks as tough as Jack Nicolson but no acting here “LEGEND”👍
love the energy, thats how i feel when i go hiking / camping.
I'm in my mid thirties and I would never do that...he definitely has more gumption than I! Good for him!
This dude loves his frogs :)) xoxox
Frog that shounds like a Bird. LOL
The dude loves life.
Way to go sir...kudos to u Nd more importantly the men that assisted u in rappelling that deep chasm! I thought the roads were amazing. What a thrill it must to have been finding them. It’s wonderful to think there are biodiversities yet discovered. This admiration goes out to all scientists and the people that help you make it come true...all my blessings...
Thank you very much Sir for exploring this beautiful place on earth 🌎
bravo, All, on your courage and dedication
I love watching this kind of interesting video that will bring me to a place which i hv never heard of n never been as well 😄 Thank u n God Bless u lovely ppls. 😙😍😚
This is inspiring !! His passion is overwhelming 👼👼
Beautiful Scenery. A landscape/nature/adventure photographers dream location.