This unique animal’s story is told in this film. Its place in the Australian fauna is established when it is shown how it is related to the platypus and the marsupials. Points out how the echidna differs from other members of the porcupine family and how this species respresents a link with past ages. Indicates why this species has survived and includes sequences on its appearance, food, distribution and habitat. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506213
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Mammals - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Monotremata
Animals & Wildlife → Tachyglossidae
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
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)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)