Shows a variety of species within the two major branches of the whale family: the baleen and the toothed whales. Describes their characteristics and behaviour. Because modern whaling is so efficient many whales are in danger of extinction.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505999
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)