Bats of Tamana, The

Synopsis

Examines the complex network of life in the caverns of Tamana Cave under the tropical forests of Trinidad, which depends on one group of animals - the bats, which feed in the forest outside, but return to the cave to roost. It is their droppings which fuel the whole underground ecosystem. Looks at the different life-forms such as the frogs, and the coral snake which feeds on their tadpoles. Everywhere are clouds of bats which make life possible. The temperatures in the caverns are in the high nineties, and carbon dioxide levels in parts are intolerable to humans.

Series

Survival, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 25 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1975

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

bats; caves; frogs; snakes; Trinidad

Credits

Producer

Colin Willcock

Writer

Malcolm Penny

Contributor

John Cook; Ken Hansford

Cast

Peter Scott

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Distributor

Name

Oxford Scientific Films

Web

http://www.osf.uk.com External site opens in new window