Eumetopias jubata (Otariidae) - Verhaltensweisen in der Kolonie
1978 · 7m · Documentary
The film shows open air shots of life in the colony of the sea lion. The following behaviours are shown: establishing territories and rivalry fights, courting and mating, feeding the young, play among young animals.
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The Organ Grinde
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Paleo Impulse
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Visit from Outer Space
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The Hole In The Ground
1962
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Blanket-Tossing A New Recruit
1898 · ★ 4.2
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Ocean Wonderland 3D
2003 · ★ 6.1
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