Deals with plants and animals living in a hot desert climate. Discusses the adaptations which enable them to withstand the long dry periods. Also shows daily living patterns of animals which enable them to survive in the great heat. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503345
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Desert ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Adaptation
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)