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

Email

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).