Ethology of the Grey Goose

Synopsis

A study of the grey goose in its natural surroundings, including mating, nest building and rearing young. The latter part shows the eight geese which identified Lorenz as their ‘mother’, and their subsequent behaviour patterns. Also shown are some of Prof Lorenz’s experiments with these birds. German titles.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 10 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1937

Availability

Hire

Notes

Archival interest.

Documentation

Teaching notes in English available.

Uses

Undergraduates.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

animal behaviour; geese

Credits

Director

Konrad Lorenz

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1503

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Notes

Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.