A detailed study of the chameleon, film in its natural habitat in Rhodesia. General and close-up shots illustrate the animal’s appearance and movements, details of feet and eye movements, colour changes of the skin in response to light and temperament. Normal and slow-motion photography shows the action of the tongue in catching insect food. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001876
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animal locomotion
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Chameleons
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - South Africa
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Crafts & Visual Arts → Nature photography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)