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The Discovery of Animal Behaviour: Natural Mysteries  (1982)

A natural drama in South America

A six part series from award-winning producer John Sparks, The Discovery of Animal Behaviour is an engaging account of behavioural research in the animal kingdom. Charting the rise of this interesting domain from its conception in the Middle Ages, Natural Mysteries explores how the roots of this specialised study came about.

Through the world-famous cinematography of the BBC Natural History Unit our quest for a deeper understanding of the animal world is explained, interspersed with stunning wildlife images. With impressive photography from a whole host of award-winning cameramen including Martin Saunders, Hugh Miles and Maurice Tibbles, the production offers a fascinating account of natural history research.

An absorbing and informative overview of animal behaviour research, The Discovery of Animal Behaviour celebrates how, as time has progressed, so too has our understanding of our intriguing animal neighbours.

Copyright holder

Copyright Holder: BBC - Natural History Unit
Address: c/o BBC Motion Gallery
Room E251
Woodlands
80 Wood Lane
London
W12 0TT
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8433 2861 / 2
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bbcmotiongallery.com

Film credits

Additional Photography: Rodger Jackman
Additional Photography: Ronald Eastman
Additional Photography: Robert Brown
Additional Photography: Wilf Gray
Additional Photography: Walt Deas
Assistant Producer: Andrew Buchanan
Assistant Producer: Mike Salisbury
Assistant Producer: Pelham Aldrich-Blake
Costume Designer: Catriona Tomalin
Costume Designer: Ian Adley
Costume Designer: Janet Davies
Designer: Sally Hulke
Dubbing Editor: Alec Brown
Dubbing Editor: Malcolm Willis
Dubbing Mixer: Andy Nelson
Film Editor: Ron Martin
Graphic Design: Peter Netley
Lighting: Ron Robinson
Lighting: John Palmer
Make-up Artist: Daphne Barker
Make-up Artist: Lucy Hutchinson
Music Composer: Edward Williams
Music Conductor: Marcus Dods
Narrator: Andrew Sachs
Photography: Jim Saunders
Photography: Hugh Miles
Photography: Wolfgang Bayer
Production Organisation: BBC - Natural History Unit
Properties Buyer: Sally Clements
Research: Marion Zunz
Senior Producer: John Sparks
Sound Recordist: Roger Long
Sound Recordist: Keith Rodgerson
Sound Recordist: John Davies
Writer: John Sparks

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John Sparks
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Martin Saunders
Hugh Miles
Clips
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A natural drama in South America
A natural drama in South America
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Stills
Filming the effect of a supernormal stimulus on a gull chick for The Discovery of Animal Behaviour
Filming the effect of a supernormal stimulus...
Hugh Miles filming for The Discovery of Animal Behaviour
Hugh Miles filming for The Discovery of Animal...
Filming of The Discovery Of Animal Behaviour
Filming of The Discovery Of Animal Behaviour