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Animal Behaviour: Mechanisms of Imprinting

Alternative title
Animal Behavior: The Mechanism of Imprinting
Synopsis
The classic experiments of Konrad Lorenz are reproduced, showing that ducklings will accept as ‘mother’ the first moving thing that is presented to themn. This imprinting is strong enought to persist to the exclusion of the natural mother.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.
Year of production
1977
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £33.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Uses
Age 14 and up.
Subjects
Biology; Psychology
Keywords
animal behaviour; ducks; imprinting

Production Company

Name

USA

Notes
Use: Phoenix/BFA/Coronet Educational Media

Distributor

Name

Uniview Worldwide

Email
sales@uniview.co.uk
Web
http://www.uniview.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
0151 648 9988
Address
PO Box 20
Hoylake
Wirral
CH48 7HY
Notes
NB. Uniview ceased trading at the end of July 2016. Some of the products previously distributed by them are available from Short Cuts TV: http://www.shortcutstv.com/

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