Gelada

Synopsis

The results of an expedition to Ethiopia to study the diversity of cool-climate birds and mammals unique to the High Semyen of northern Ethiopia near the city of Gondar. Introduces the various age and sex classes comprising the Gelada baboon population living along the gorges that break up the area. Shows in detail social interactions including aggression between males and mating behaviour together with film studies of social structure, feeding and escape behaviour, grooming and playgroups of baies.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1965

Availability

Hire

Uses

Courses in animal behaviour*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

baboons; Ethiopia; wildlife

Credits

Director

J H Crook

Contributor

J H Crook; Jeffrey Boswall

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.