Apes of Barbary

Synopsis

Shot in the cedar forest of the Moroccan Middle Atlas Mountains, the film records the social behaviour and ecology of ‘Macaca sylvanus’. It shows the large homerange overlap between groups and how spectacular tree shaking displays are used in intergroup encounters. Feeding habits at different seasons are discussed in detail. To illustrate the peaceful social life of this species the film includes sexual, grooming and spacing behaviour and the development of the young. It features the care of the babies by both sexes and describes interactions where one individual (male or female) uses a baby to regulate its behaviour with another.

Language

English

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 30 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1971

Availability

Hire

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

Barbary apes; mammals; Morocco; primates; zoology

Credits

Director

John M Deag

Contributor

J H Crook; John M Deag

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.