Images from the Field: Baboons
- Synopsis
- Part of a series intended to give a comparative view of a number of different primate species living under various conditions in captivity and in the wild. Shows the savanna baboons of Africa in various regions of their natural habitat, but with an emphasis on woodlands and forested regions. Emphasises various roles filled by animals in a troop, particularly the range of behaviours seen in males. These include consorting, sentry, protection, baby-tending, positive affiliations with females, control and leading the troop. Also portrays various common behaviours such as feeding, grooming, locomoting, resting and playing in order to set the roles in a context of group life. The females and young are seen to be a focus of attention for the group, and many episodes of complex social behaviours are recorded in long sequences to allow the observer to practise observation techniques.
- Series
- Primate Series, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min.
- Year of production
- 1997
- Availability
- Sale; 1998 sale: US$170.00 (+p&p) PAL version
- Documentation
- Study guide available.
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- animal behaviour; animal communication; baboons; observation techniques; primates
Credits
- Director
- Anne Zeller
Distributor
- Name
Documentary Educational Resources
- docued@der.org
- Web
- http://der.org/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +1 617 926 0491
- Fax
- +1 617 926 9519
- Address
- 101 Morse Street
Watertown
MA 02472
USA - Notes
- American company with an extensive catalogue of documentary films from around the world in the areas of ethnology, anthropology, world cultures, religion, women’s studies and human rights. Supplied on PAL/NTSC video and multi-region DVD, or download via the Reframe Collection (qv).
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