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Animal Science Part 8: Elephant, Bison, Giraffe
ELEPHANT, BISON, GIRAFFE The infrasound that elephants employ is explained in the first section of this program. This unique way of communication is used by elephants to warn of predators, for mating calls and maintaining contact with others in their family groups. Students will see elephants help the renewal of vegetation and the promotion of diversity of species. In the second section of this program, differences in anatomy between Wood Buffalo and Plains Bison provide view- ers with an understanding of the largest land mammal of North America. The giraffe and the advantages of its long neck, tongue, and grazing habits are shown in the last section. The anatomy of the giraffe with the same number of vertebrae as humans, and the most powerful heart of any land mammal provides viewers with insights into its physiology.Release
2009
Minutes
18
Grade Level
J-C
Format
DVD
ELEPHANT, BISON, GIRAFFE
The infrasound that elephants employ is explained in the first section of this program. This
unique way of communication is used by elephants to warn of predators, for mating calls
and maintaining contact with others in their family groups. Students will see elephants help
the renewal of vegetation and the promotion of diversity of species. In the second section of
this program, differences in anatomy between Wood Buffalo and Plains Bison provide view-
ers with an understanding of the largest land mammal of North America. The giraffe and the
advantages of its long neck, tongue, and grazing habits are shown in the last section. The
anatomy of the giraffe with the same number of vertebrae as humans, and the most powerful
heart of any land mammal provides viewers with insights into its physiology.
This film is part of a series. The series title and other films in this series are listed below.
Animal Science: 13-Part Series
- Animal Science Part 1: Pig, Cow, Chicken
- Animal Science Part 10: Humming Bird, Bat, Rat
- Animal Science Part 11: Beaver, Turtle, Trout
- Animal Science Part 12: Sheep, Cat, Jumper Horse
- Animal Science Part 13: Bacteria, Virus, Flea
- Animal Science Part 2: Snow Goose, Heron, Egret
- Animal Science Part 3: Ant, Ladybug, Spider
- Animal Science Part 4: Salamander, Garger Snake, Frog
- Animal Science Part 5: Snail, Leech, Worm
- Animal Science Part 6: Howler Monkey, Iguana, Parrot
- Animal Science Part 7: Seal, Polar Bear, Sloth
- Animal Science Part 8: Elephant, Bison, Giraffe
- Animal Science Part 9: Horse, Deer, Wolf
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- University: $175
- Media Center: $175
- Individual School: $99
- Public Library: $110
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