Unit 6

Scope and Contents A sound version of Adelie Penguins Navigation is tiled Adelie Penguins of the Antarctic. "Adelie Penguins Navigation. Research and photography by R.L. Penney J.T. Emlen. John Hopkins University and the University of Wisconsin. Research supported by the National Science Foundation and Office of Antarctic Program. Additional photography by Sam Dunton from the Animal Behaviour Laboratory. The Institute for Research in Animal Behavior"--Film credits. Portrays research by R.L. Penney and J.T....

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Film documenting Iain Douglas-Hamilton's African elephant survey, as part of Manyara Elephant Research Project. Includes footage of elephant being darted, fitted with a tracking collar, and revived, and researchers tracking collared elephant. When researchers dart collared elephant again, and herd protects darted animal and chases off researchers. "Africa's Greats. Film by Iain Douglas-Hamilton. Produced by NYZS"--Film credits.

Scope and Contents "Above and Below the Sea Ice of Antarctica. In this harsh world there is a continuing study of Weddell seal and other marine animals. Sponsored by the New York Zoological Society under a grant from the National Science Foundation. Grateful acknowledgement is made to the Commander, Antarctic Support Forces, US Navy, and the Biological Laboratory at McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Photographed in Antarctica by Peter R. Gimbel, LT David Lavallee US Navy, Carleton Ray, New York Aquarium, Fleet...

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Edited black-and-white film of NYZS employees playing baseball, on different baseball fields. There are insert shots of Yankee Stadium, and then various close-up shots of NYZS employees on the field. Employees include Fairfield Osborn, William Beebe, Herbert Knobloch, John Tee-Van, Lee Crandall. "Play ball!"--Film credits. Followed by color footage of Bronx Zoo tractor train, Children's Zoo, and riding animals.

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Edited compilation film shot in the Bronx Zoo; shots include entrance sign, and a variety of animals in their exhibits. "Photographed by Chas. E. Roehm"--Film credits.

Scope and Contents Film depicting Carleton Ray's studies of the Weddel seal in Antarctica. In addition to footage of seals, includes shots of research facilities, researchers, and penguins. Includes footage of researchers collecting seals for study and subsequent study activities. Includes underwater (under the ice) footage of researchers scuba diving. "Antarctic Laboratory. A study of the submarine environment and ecology of the Weddell seal. Sponsored by the New York Zoological Society under a grant from...

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"Produced in cooperation with Evan J. Anton. Adapted and narrated by William Bridges. Photographed in Africa by Saul and Lilian Blickman"--Film credits. Provides an overview of lions, their distribution and habitat, and behavior, for a popular audience.