Explains how many animals bear protective colour patterns which blend with their variegated surroundings, thus providing a measure of protection. The film illustrates how those animals most needing protection, because of age, sex, or lack of ability to defend themselves, generally have subdued colouring. In contrast other animals, of a more offensive nature, have bold markings and dazzling effects.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001647
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Physiology
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Biology - Juvenile films
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Juvenile films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)