Extreme animal weapons [DVD video] : nature's arms race

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Title:

Added Author:

Fison, Peter, television director, television producer.

Meyers, Eric, 1959- narrator.

Emlen, Douglas John, 1967- Animal weapons.

Edition:

Widscreen.

Publication Date:

2018

Publication Information:

[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2018]

[Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distributions, [2018]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

ISBN:

9781531702625

Abstract:

From lobster claws and dog teeth to bee stings and snake fangs, every creature depends on a weapon. Showcasing astonishing wildlife cinematography, Extreme Animal Weapons investigates the riddle of outsize weaponry, uncovers a bold new theory about what triggers an animal arms race, and explores the secrets that underlie nature's battleground.

General Note:

Documentary.

Originally produced as an episode of the television series: Nova.

Widescreen (16x9).

"Inspired by the book 'Animal weapons' by Douglas J. Emlen."

Performers:

Narrator, Eric Meyers.

Technical Details:

DVD; Region 1, NTSC; widescreen presentation; stereo.

Subject Term:

Animal weapons.

Antlers.