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.
Credits
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
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)