Non-narrated film which makes use of natural sound to observe some of the Australian animals that live in trees. Koalas, fruit bats, tree frogs and primitive looking lizards are observed in detailed close-ups, highlighting their adaptations to live in trees. Filmed at the Royal Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Botanic Gardens and Healesville Sanctuary. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507187
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Habitations
Animals & Wildlife → Bats - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens
Animals & Wildlife → Sir Colin Mackenzie Zoological Park
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Royal Botanic Gardens (Vic.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Trees - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)