1962: Two Black Bear Siblings Wresting on Hillside in Calcutta

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Year1962
Decade1960s
LocationCalcutta, India
Duration12s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
Collection1962 in Calcutta India

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Two Black Bear Siblings Wresting on Hillside in Calcutta — Clip Details

1962 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Calcutta, India, capturing two black bear cubs playfully wrestling on a grassy hillside. The curious siblings tumble and paw at each other in a natural, wooded setting, showcasing raw wildlife behavior in a candid, nostalgic moment. Filmed on 8mm film with authentic grain and color, this rare archival clip offers a charming glimpse into India's natural environment during the early 1960s. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about wildlife and vintage home movies.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 12s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67973727

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1399 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: feb
Reel-level year note: 1962
Reel-level location note: india,calcuta,bengali
Date: 1962 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Calcutta, India Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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