ABOVE THE TIMBERLINE

Series: Ecology Series

Duration: 16 min

Year Published: 1960

Creator: National Film Board of Canada

Format: 16mm

Color: Color & B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Explores the upper regions of the Alpine tundra zone, showing close-up pictures of the flora and fauna which survive in extremes of altitude and cold. Explains that Alpine heights, with climatic conditions not unlike those of the Poles, nurture a remarkable variety of vegetation, including bright flowers, and plants with hairy or waxy leaves. Includes views of the mountain goat, elk, and bighorn sheep.

Complete Record: Series: Ecology series Source: McGraw Interest level: jh-sh-ad Guide: Guide Price: b&w $90, rent apply; color $175, rent apply Format: sd b&w or color Catalog numbers: LC card Fi A 60-3034

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)