Primate/Human Interaction

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. Looks at the roles primates can play in the lives of the people who share their nature of inter-species communication, demonstrating instances of successful communication. Communicative modes include gaze direction, arm gestures, height differences and speed of movement. Examines three species: baboon, blue monkey, and eastern lowland gorilla. These have different levels of impact on the local people and tend to be treated differently. Some scenes are repeated in slow motion to allow observation of fine details of behaviour.
Series: Primate Series, The
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 10 min.
Year of production: 1997
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: US$120.00 (+p&p) PAL version
Documentation: Study guide available.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: animal behaviour; animal communication; behavioural psychology; non-verbal communication; observation techniques; primates

Name: Documentary Educational Resources
Email: docued@der.org
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Phone: +1 617 926 0491
Fax: +1 617 926 9519
Address: 101 Morse Street
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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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