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Video Guide
! The Bear Den Video Guide provides a listing of videos, of which I am currently aware,
that pertain specifically to bears. The brief description of the contents of the video are
my own. All are available in VHS format.
1988, Nova Video Library/Vestron Video, approx. 60 minutes.
An excellent in-depth examination of all aspects of the life cycle and behavioral
patterns of the black bear.
1990, Columbia Tristar Home Video, approx. 92 minutes.
A commercial movie detailing the adventures of an orphaned grizzly cub and adult male
grizzly. The setting is British Columbia, Canada in the late 1800's.
1991, National Film Board of Canada, approx. 26 minutes.
A description of the Parks Canada bear-management program in Canada's mountain national
parks.
1994, Sky River Films, approx. 22 minutes.
An excellent video for children (ages 2 to 8). This film captured the "Best
Children's Program" category at the 17th Annual International Wildlife Film Festival
in 1994.
1994, BBC and 1995, PBS-WNET, approx. 60 minutes.
A good video about Kermode Bears - "white" American black bears.
1994, National Geographic Video/Tristar Home Video, approx. 60 minutes.
An excellent treatise on the Kodiak brown bear and the current problems hindering its
long-term survival on this island refuge.
Discovery Video Library
Busch Productions, approx. 55 minutes.
An in-depth look at the three bear species of North America. The film uses only scenes shot in the wild plus animation to illustrate the evolution of bears, bear physiology, etc.
Busch Productions, approx. 10 minutes.
A short film which was produced for use in the Yellowstone National Park Visitor Center. Highlights include an explanation of the differences between grizzlies and black bears.
1993, Gone Wild Video, approx. 50 minutes.
An excellent video which was taped entirely on location in Denali, Katmai, Jasper and
Yellowstone National Parks.
National Geographic Video/Vestron Video
American Home Treasures, Inc., P.O. Box 8107, Englewood, New Jersey, 07631, 60 minutes
The grizzly/brown bears of Kodiak Island, Katmai National Park, Denali National Park and Admiralty Island are all highlighted in this video.
1988, National Audubon Video/Vestron Video, approx. 60 minutes.
This video examines whether, in the long term, man is prepared to ensure policies of
habitat protection, hunting restrictions, etc. which will allow the grizzly to survive,
primarily in the continental United States.
Currently being shown on a number of PBS stations across North America.
This film follows a young "spirit bear" for several seasons. Known as the Kermode Bears, they are a rare white phase of the American black bear. They are found only only off the coast of British Columbia, Canada.
1984, Lorne Greene's New Wilderness Inc./Prism Entertainment, approx. 30 minutes.
Using Banff National Park, Canada as the setting, this video highlights the problems
created when bears become addicted to human handouts and garbage.
1993, A Naturalist World - James Halfpenny, approx. 16 minutes.
This film highlights the management problems which occur when polar bears are stranded on shore waiting for freeze-up. A good film about bear management in the far north.
Dr. Gary Alt, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Harrisburg, PA, 17110-9797, approx. 100 minutes.
1982, National Geographic Video/Vestron Video, approx. 60 minutes.
This film examines the life of the polar bear plus its co-existence with the residents
of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada who live part of each year with the bears in close
proximity.
1983, National Geographic Video/Vestron Video, approx. 60 minutes.
A detailed lookat the extraordinary efforts being taken to save the Giant Panda from
extinction in China and around the world.
1994, National Geographic Video/Vestron Video, approx. 60 minutes.
An excellent film that reveals a great deal of previously unknown information about
this endangered bear.
Bullfrog Films, P.O. Box 149, Oley, Pennsylvania,19547
Mother Nature Tales of Discovery Series
Created for children ages 4-12.
Also, another reminder that you can contribute to this page. I am sure my list of
videos specifically about bears is not complete and welcome any additions you may be aware
of.
Please send your information to the editor.
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