Together They Stand

Synopsis

A study shot in Kenya of dwarf mongooses. Shows how a female leads a band (an extended family of 12-14 members) in a unique and highly organised society in which only she and a senior male may breed, and the others fulfil designated roles as, for example, foragers, lookouts, babysitters, soldiers. At the end of the film large flocks of quelea birds are seen arriving and surrounding the mound with thousands of nests.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 52 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1984

Availability

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Uses

Specialists in animal behaviour and social organisation.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

mongooses; social behaviour

Credits

Producer

Simon Trevor

Writer

John Reader

Contributor

Simon Trevor

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Distributor

Name

Survival Anglia

Phone

01603 615151

Fax

01603 765887

Address

Anglia House
Norwich
NR1 3JG