Scientists believe they are among the world’s longest-living animals.

So, it’s really quite something to see this drone footage of bowhead whales in their natural habitat. Especially when you consider how there are only 10,000 of these rarely-seen animals in the wild.

to watch just swimming along and going about their daily business that it’s pretty soothing viewing, isn’t it?

The mighty whales, which can live to over a 100 years old according to data, have some mightily impressive skills as well – they can break through seven inches of sea ice.

Then again, when you realise the average length of a bowhead whale is 50-60 feet, it’s kinda understandable they have that much strength.