Extreme animal weapons Nature's arms race

DVD - 2018

From lobster claws and dog teeth to bee stings and snake fangs, every creature depends on a weapon. Showcasing astonishing wildlife cinematography, Extreme Animal Weapons investigates the riddle of outsize weaponry, uncovers a bold new theory about what triggers an animal arms race, and explores the secrets that underlie nature's battleground.

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Subjects
Genres
Wildlife television programs
Nature television programs
Science television programs
Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Published
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS [2018]
Language
English
Corporate Authors
BBC Studios, WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Corporate Authors
BBC Studios (production company), WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Other Authors
Eric Meyers, 1959- (narrator), Douglas John Emlen, 1967- (-)
Edition
Widscreen
Item Description
Documentary.
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Nova.
Program content: ©2017.
Widescreen (16x9).
"Inspired by the book 'Animal weapons' by Douglas J. Emlen."
Running time indicated on container: approximately 60 minutes; program running time: 54 minutes.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD; Region 1, NTSC; widescreen presentation; stereo.
Audience
Rating: TVPG.
Production Credits
Music, Paul Hartnoll.
ISBN
9781531702625
Contents unavailable.
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 Up-The evolutionary features that some animals develop for defense, hunting, and attracting mates are examined in this episode, which studies why some animal species possess weaponry and others don't. Scientists view chameleons, dung beetles, elk, elephants, fiddler crabs, and other animals. After the introduction of the various species and weaponry, which takes up much of the episode, the filmmakers eventually make their argument. The experts interviewed here conclude that most weapons are used in mating rituals, not to hunt, since most of the animals with these adaptations are herbivores. Computer animation is used to demonstrate the behaviors of extinct animals, and the visual and sound quality is excellent, capturing far-flung locales around the world. VERDICT A program that is of interest for general viewing and for those who devour materials on animals. However, it does take a while to get to the point, so classrooms where time is at a premium may want to skip this title.-Ryan Henry, Daviess County Public Library, Owensboro, KY © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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