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The Bear and it's relatives

United States, 1941
film

Made on behalf of the Chicago Zoological Society, this film illustrates the raccoon, panda, kodiak, polar bear, grizzly and American black bear. No other cred..

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See how they run

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Bears and man

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Teddy bears at play [1959]

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.