Castles of clay

Narrated by Derek Jacobi this film examines the African termite and its intricately constructed termite hills. Special types of termites perform different functions inside the hills, including communication, cultivation of a special mushroom vital to their diet, care of the eggs, and preparation to start new colonies. Suitable for secondary school level.

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Credits

co-producer

Joan Root

Alan Root

production company

Benchmark Films

Survival Anglia

Duration

00:55:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

013717

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Insects

Animals & Wildlife → Termite mounds

Animals & Wildlife → Termites

Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Africa

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1978

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