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Wildlife of the Mountains

Short Film, 1958

 Wildlife of the Mountains

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 Synopsis

This documentary examines the alpine flora and birdlife in the Upper Waitaki area of the South Island. Its distinctive bird-life includes karearea (falcons), mirimiro (tomtit), kererū and kea. The native vegetation is profiled in depth. The area's introduced animals include deer, chamois, and thar, which have become pests. Beautifully shot, directed, and packed full of information, this is the kind of film the NFU was famous for. It was commissioned by the Soil Conservation Council, NZ Forest Service and the Department of Internal Affairs.

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 The National Film Unit

The National Film Unit

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 Credits  (2)

 Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott
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 Jim Ollerenshaw

Jim Ollerenshaw
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Added 25 July 2009