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1969: Herd of Elephants Grazing on the Savanna in South Africa

1969: Herd of Elephants Grazing on the Savanna in South Africa

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration15s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Herd of Elephants Grazing on the Savanna in South Africa — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm film footage from 1969 captures a herd of elephants moving casually across the South African savanna. The elephants graze peacefully among greenery and scattered trees, their trunks swaying as they eat and chew. Their large ears flap gently while they walk, showcasing natural wildlife behavior in a serene, sunlit landscape. This archival home movie offers a nostalgic glimpse into African wildlife during the late 1960s, with authentic film grain and color tones characteristic of 8mm home movie recordings. Ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69932598

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1969 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
South Africa Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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