Learning on ScreenPredatory Behaviour of the Asp-Viper ('Vipera Aspis’)
- Synopsis
- A series of experiments, shown in logical sequence, to illustrate the way in which the different senses of the asp-viper come into play in predation. The general behaviour pattern falls into four parts: 1) bite - shows initial releaser is visual perception of movement and ground vibrations; 2) a latent period; 3) searching - depends on chemical stimulus from bitten prey, Jacobson’s organs and tongue tip used for searching; 4) ingestion - prey ingested head first, chemical stimuli from skin important in finding head of prey rather than vision or touch, also important in overall predatory behaviour.*
- Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1967
- Availability
- OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- animal behaviour; animal predators; asp viper; reptiles; snakes; viper
Credits
- Director
- G Naulleau
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Distributor
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