An episode of a documentary series known as "Journeys in Nature: Beibu Gulf Series" was released on Thursday by the China Global Television Network (CGTN) to show Eden's whale living a peaceful life in the waters of China.

The Beibu Gulf, located in Southwest China, is an important link between the southwestern regions of the country and the rest of the world. This area boasts not only economic vitality, but also ecological biodiversity.

The first episode, named as Beibu Gulf Series: Sea of Whales, tells stories about Eden's whale, a highly intelligent mammal with distinctive hunting skills, in the gulf.

In the vast ocean, they often hunt in pairs, corralling the fish before enjoying the feast. The giant whale consumes hundreds of kilograms of fish every day, and their hunting prowess has not only sustained themselves but also benefited other animals such as sea gulls.

The Xieyang Island sits in the middle of the Beibu Gulf. Its tranquil shores draw a congregation of seagulls. Using their sharp vision, they scan the sea in search of the ocean's bounty.

Beneath the surface, an Eden's whale generates impressive waves with its breathing. During feeding, its gaping mouth devours huge volumes of water and food. As the water filters through, numerous fish, for a brief moment, are completely exposed to the air.

The gulls see their chance. They flock around the giants to await the precious moments when the behemoth emerges from beneath the waves.

Once the target appears, they swoop down and snatch a huge feast from its mouth.

In the wild, large predator feeding frequently benefits more than just themselves. The whale is not loath to the birds joining the gargantuan meal. But greed can sometimes court deadly danger. One of the gulls has failed to leave the table punctually.

As a subspecies of the Bryde's whale, the Eden's whale is so named in Chinese due to its lesser stature.

An adult Eden's whale measures more than 15 meters in length and weighs over 20 tonnes. To fuel this gigantic bulk, it consumes hundreds of kilograms of food daily. This highly intelligent mammal has mastered distinctive hunting skills.

In the vast ocean, they often hunt in pairs. They work together to corral the fish so that everyone can feast while expending minimal energy.

Since 2018, with December arrival, these whales travel in families from the East China Sea to the Xieyang Island. It is China's only large whale found in coastal waters.

Abundant fish and pristine waters have drawn the whales to claim their winter home. While enjoying the warmth and bounty, they breed and raise their young.

Next April, with the advent of spring, they will take their children and set out for the next adventure.