The Great Karoo stretches for over a quarter of a million miles occupying most of the inner land mass of the Cape Province of South Africa. It was called “The Great Dry” by early human inhabitants and its harsh climate with extreme temperatures make it a hostile environment for its animals. From the Black Eagle, to the tiniest mouse, the animals survive. This is an opportunity to explore one of the most arid, but most beautiful environments in the world.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
304587
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Africa
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - South Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Africa - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)