Desert Ecology

Synopsis

Filmed in 1984 at the Chihuahuan Desert field station at Mapimi in Northern Mexico in collaboration with members of the Institute of Ecology (Mexico). Shows the main features of the desert environment and examples of the survival strategies adopted by local plants and animals. Ecologists are seen working in the field and the laboratory on several animals including the small rodents, lizards, grasshoppers and the endemic giant Bolson tortoise, Gophesus flavomarginatus, which is unique to this small area and is on the endangered list of world animals.

Series

Ecology, Course S326

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1986

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Environmental science

Keywords

deserts; ecosystems; Mexico

Credits

Producer

Tony Jolly

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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