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Patrick and the Whale

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Patrick Dykstra has dedicated his life to the study of whales. The unique bond between Patrick and these giants, whose lives remain largely a mystery to humans, brings us closer to the sperm whale than we have ever been. An encounter with the female sperm whale Dolores turns Patrick's world completely upside down. Dolores turns out to be exceptionally social and curious. She scans Patrick with her sonar and even copies movements he makes. In Patrick and the Whale, Patrick travels to Dominica to find Dolores. He is convinced that she is the sperm whale who can give us more insight into the secrets of her world.

With stunning underwater footage...

Patrick Dykstra has dedicated his life to the study of whales. The unique bond between Patrick and these giants, whose lives remain largely a mystery to humans, brings us closer to the sperm whale than we have ever been. An encounter with the female sperm whale Dolores turns Patrick's world completely upside down. Dolores turns out to be exceptionally social and curious. She scans Patrick with her sonar and even copies movements he makes. In Patrick and the Whale, Patrick travels to Dominica to find Dolores. He is convinced that she is the sperm whale who can give us more insight into the secrets of her world.

With stunning underwater images, Patrick explores the fascinating nature of the sperm whale and tries to learn more about her intelligence and complexity. Gradually, he learns more and more about Dolores and her species, but perhaps even more about himself. Patrick and the Whale follows Patrick's journey and delves into the psychology of a man who has sacrificed everything to understand something about our planet's greatest ocean dwellers.

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