Shows the annual migration of the harp seals to the coast of Newfoundland, where they await the birth of their white pups which are subsequnetly brutally slaughtered for their fur by seal hunters. Each year Brian Davies of the International Fund for Animal Welfare comes to the sea nureries in his fight to save the seals. In this film he makes a strong plea for their preservation. Narrated by Jack Lord and Brian Davies. Restricted: postprimary schools only. WARNING - MAY CONTAIN DISTURBING IMAGES.
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ACMI Identifier
507603
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animal migration
Animals & Wildlife → Animal populations
Animals & Wildlife → Animal products
Animals & Wildlife → Animal welfare
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Infancy
Animals & Wildlife → Animals and civilization
Animals & Wildlife → Animals, Treatment of
Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species
Animals & Wildlife → Marine fauna
Animals & Wildlife → Seals (Animals)
Animals & Wildlife → Wild animals
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife rescue
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Newfoundland
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Marine fauna
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Nature - Effects of human beings on
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Sealing
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Hunting - Moral and ethical aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)