Shows the debut of a polar bear cub in an Oregon zoo, his reactions to new surroundings, the subtle ways in which the mother bear cares for and trains her cub, and the ways in which these animals adapt to the urban environment. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505922
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Adaptation (Biology)
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Animals, Treatment of
Animals & Wildlife → Captive wild animals
Animals & Wildlife → Parental behavior in animals
Animals & Wildlife → Polar bear
Animals & Wildlife → Zoo animals
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
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)