Secrets Of Nature - Safety In Hiding 1930

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Pro Patria presentation. Produced by British Instructional Films Ltd.

Film illustrating camouflage techniques of various animals. Echidna is shown burrowing into the ground. The Echidna's is held by the arm to show its claws and nose. Racoons adopt camouflage to hide from enemies. Giraffes...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83613
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:39:02:00 / 01:48:56:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
2889.09
Issue Date:
1930

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