Episode of Series “World of pets”.
This video explores the life of a housecat, from the time of its birth, through its early months of development to adulthood. It explores a cats ability to always land on its feet, its natural agility and flexibility. Also explained are the cat’s mechanisms of perception and communication; the use of the tongue, specialised scent glands, ears and whiskers and its voice. Suitable for Mid-Upper Primary level students. Teachers guide included.
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ACMI Identifier
311612
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Aggressive behavior in animals
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Physiology
Animals & Wildlife → Cats - Behavior - Juvenile films
Animals & Wildlife → Domestic animals
Animals & Wildlife → Domestic animals - Care and treatment
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour