Animals protect themselves from attacks by various means: some depend on their speed and agility, others rely on thick shells or hides, or on sharp claws, teeth, and beaks; others again use camouflage and mimicry. As their environment or their enemies change, so by adaptation do animals’ defence mechanisms evolve.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
004952
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal defenses
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)