Episode of Series “Edge of the Cold”.
One of four films about Macquarie Island. In September giant elephant seals come to mate and pup. This program follows events at the largest harem on the island, with 1,500 cows and 50 males. Narrated by Sir Edmund Hillary, production and photography by David Parer.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012560
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Elephant seals
Animals & Wildlife → Seals (Animals)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Macquarie Island (Tas.)
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)