Tells of the struggle Gerald Durrell has to establish a non profit sanctuary for the preservation of animals on the island of Jersey. He now maintains this unique “zoo” where endangered species of animals are protected from the encroachment of man and eventual extinction.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000400
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animals and civilization
Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species
Animals & Wildlife → Extinction (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife refuges
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Extinction (Biology)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)