A Great White Bird
1976
51 min
Coming soon
This film documents the efforts of a group of Canadians and Americans to save the whooping crane from extinction. They display great determination in their dealings with this independent, pre-Ice Age creature. The issues of wild animals imprinting on people and the preservation of wild animals in captivity are examined in this film. Produced in cooperation with the Canadian Wildlife Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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This film documents the efforts of a group of Canadians and Americans to save the whooping crane from extinction. They display great determination in their dealings with this independent, pre-Ice Age creature. The issues of wild animals imprinting on people and the preservation of wild animals in captivity are examined in this film. Produced in cooperation with the Canadian Wildlife Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
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directorMichael McKennirey
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editingMichael McKennirey
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producerDesmond Dew
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executive producerColin Low
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scriptIan MacNeill
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photographyDon VirgoDouglas KieferDavid De Volpi
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soundJean-Guy Normandin
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sound editingKen Page
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narratorIan MacNeill
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musicKarl Duplessis
Education
Ages 9 to 17
Geography - Territory: Protected
Science - Biology
Science - Environmental Science
Science - Life Systems/Ecology
Social Studies - Contemporary Issues
Social Studies - Environmental Challenges
Account for the mysteries surrounding the whooping crane that continue to confound Canadian and American biologists. Discuss the lack of success in breeding these birds in captivity. Describe the inconsistent successes of “Operation Egg Lift,” artificial insemination of the cranes and foster parenting.
