Wildebeest, Elephants, Giraffes: Animal Society Series

Catalogue Number: SWED150
Producer: Switch
Producers: Sarkanen, Robert
Directors: Sarkanen, Robert
Producing Agencies: Switch International
Subject: Documentary, Nature, Science
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Australia
Copyright Year: 2017
Running Time: 23:42
This episode of Animal Society provides a detailed overview of the social behaviours and communication methods of various herbivores found in the African wilderness, particularly focusing on wildebeests, elephants, and giraffes. It describes how these animals live in herds, clans, and family groups, with complex social structures and hierarchies.
The ways in which these herbivores interact, communicate, and cooperate with one another, as well as the challenges they face in terms of predation, migration, and resource scarcity are explored in the film. It also delves into the reproductive and parental behaviours of these animals, emphasising the importance of herd cohesion and the role of matriarchal leadership. Overall, the video paints a vivid picture of the intricate social dynamics and adaptations of some of Africa's most iconic herbivores as they navigate the diverse and ever-changing African wilderness.
Animal Society is a documentary series about the different social behaviors of various animal groups and individual species, from seabirds to insects, schooling fish to great cats.
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