Chameleon Specs

Series

Series Name

Living Tomorrow

Issue

Issue No.

216

Date Released

1977

Length of issue (in feet)

523

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Air Pallets
2. 2Heart Nip
3. 3Chameleon Specs

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

COI synopsis: A pair of spectacles designed for the exclusive use of a chameleon was the start of a unique series of experiments into the remarkable eyesight of this ancient reptile. The first strange observation was that the chameleon - who achieves incredible range-finding feats to bring home its lunch - can target-spot as well with one eye as with two!

Keywords

Science and technology; Animals; Inventions and discoveries

Written sources

COI Microfilm Roll 52 [BFI National Archive]   Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1458/216

Credits:

Sponsor

Central Office of Information (COI)

Sponsor

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Cutter

Fred Goodland

This series is held by:

Film Archive

Name

British Film Institute (BFI)

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Notes

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