In the land of the llamas
Wolfgang Bayer, Peter Thompson, Barry Clark, Paula S Apsell, Wolfgang Bayer Productions., WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), Coronet (Firm) MTI Film &…
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Presents a study of South America's unique, native members of the camel family in the Andes, including the llama, guanaco, alpaca, and vicuña. Traces their evolution, examines their physical characteristics, and economic importance as pack animals and as a rich source of meat and wool. Recounts efforts to save them and their comeback from near extinction. Reveals how a resurgence of respect for the wisdom of the old Inca ways and traditions is leading to a greater appreciation of the llama that benefits both man and beast.
1 videocassette (57 min.) : 1/2 in
Presents a study of South America's unique, native members of the camel family in the Andes, including the llama, guanoco, alpaca, and vicuña. Traces their evolution, examines their physical characteristics, and economic importance as pack animals and as a rich source of meat and wool. Recounts efforts to save them and their comeback from near extinction. Reveals how a resurgence of respect for the wisdom of the old Inca ways and traditions is leading to a greater appreciation of the llama that benefits both man and beast
VHS
Narrator, Peter Thompson
Originally broadcast as part of the Nova series on PBS
- Archive
- Internet Archive, in Classic TV
- Licence or status
- The Internet Archive states none for this item.
- Credit
- Wolfgang Bayer, Peter Thompson, Barry Clark, Paula S Apsell, Wolfgang Bayer Productions., WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), Coronet (Firm) MTI Film & Video.
- Language
- English
- Who can watch
- The archive gives no rating. Invisible Network shows it to Teens profiles and older, judged from its collection and subjects. How films are placed