Episode number 5 of Series “Race to save the planet”.
This program examines the possibility that this generation may preside over a biological mass extinction of half the species on earth today. It addresses the delicate balance of protecting life’s diversity whilst managing the needs of growing human populations. Examples are taken from Kenya, United States, Thailand, Oman and Costa Rica. Narrated by Karina Kelly. Teacher’s notes accompany the video.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302804
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television
Animals & Wildlife → Biological diversity
Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → National parks and reserves
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)