The Australian wildlife seen by visitors to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, is the subject of this award-winning film. Koalas, kangaroos, emus, pelicans and seals abound on this island sanctuary, completely unafraid of humans. Their daily activities form a fascinating study. Contains no commentary, only sounds of nature and background music composed by Bruce Smeaton. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012783
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Kangaroos
Animals & Wildlife → Seals (Animals)
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kangaroo Island
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Australia - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)