| Starving Whale, Arctic Circle | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1756 |
| Catalog #: | 425627 | |
| Clip Number: | 425627-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-007-03 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Canada, North-West Territory | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/MARINE MAMMALS: Whales LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: Canada WEATHER: Ice WEATHER: Storms WEATHER: Wind | |
| Description: | A herd of white whales are ice-bound in the waters of Eskimo Lakes in Canada's Northwest Territory. Holes are cut in the ice to allow the mammals to breathe air and fish are fed to them. The government is searching for a new feeding ground and a way to lead them to it. Aerial shot - Canada's North-West Territory with an early freeze on the water. MS - White whales coming to the surface to breath. MS - Three men standing at the opening of the water watching and bringing fish for the whales. CU - Man with a huge drill, drilling air holes for the whales so they can breath. Aerial shot - Ice covered water. | |
WPA FILM LIBRARY
