The World about us: tropical rain forest

United States, 1961

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Illustrates the inter-relationships between the rich variety of plant and animal life and the warm humid environment of the tropical rain forest. Shows the layered structure of the vegetation, describes conditions of temperature and rainfall, and provides examples of both typical and rare species of animal and plant life.

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producer

John Walker

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:15:57:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1961

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