Episode of Series “Australian Wildlife”.
Part one begins with the evolution of the kangaroo, tracing its development into over 50 species, from tree-dwellers to the better-known “big red”. The feeding, and mating habits of various species are examined, also birth and development in the pouch are studied. Narrated by Lionel Long.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502995
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Evolution (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Kangaroos
Animals & Wildlife → Marsupialia
Animals & Wildlife → Red kangaroo
Animals & Wildlife → Tree kangaroos
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Life (Biology)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Evolution (Biology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)