Episode of Series “Horizon”.
Dolphins and whales share a common ancestor; yet dolphins are the darlings of the public, while whales are the victims of commercial exploitation. The dolphin is considered man’s friend and playmate, the whale continues to be a victim of exploitation and face a very real danger of extinction. Discusses scientific studies of these marine mammals. Note: Some scenes may be offensive to animal lovers.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011801
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Aquatic mammals
Animals & Wildlife → Extinction (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Extinction (Biology)
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)