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1969: Mother Elephant and Calves Grazing

1969: Mother Elephant and Calves Grazing

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  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration10s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa

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Mother Elephant and Calves Grazing — Clip Details

1969: A mother elephant and her calves graze peacefully in the South African brush, captured on vintage 8mm film. The herd moves slowly through dense vegetation, with the protective matriarch guiding her young. Skittish yet majestic, the pachyderms roam in their natural habitat, showcasing the bond between mother and calves. This rare archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into wildlife preservation efforts during the late 1960s, with soft focus and warm tones characteristic of home movie film. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about Africa’s wildlife heritage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
10s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
69933723

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1969 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
South Africa Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • elephant
  • calves
  • mammal
  • pachyderm
  • overseer
  • herd
  • africa
  • brush
  • graze
  • wandering
  • skittish
  • caring
  • wildlife
  • peaceful
  • vegetation
  • majestic
  • preservation
  • ivory
  • tusk
  • animals
  • SOUTH africa
  • 1969
  • 1969 wildlife footage
  • mother elephant with calves
  • South Africa 1969
  • vintage 8mm film
  • home movie elephants
  • African wildlife
  • pachyderm herd
  • 1960s archival footage
  • elephant calves
  • wild grazing
  • brush habitat
  • skittish elephants
  • caring mother
  • wildlife preservation
  • 1960s nostalgia
  • retro film
  • 8mm home movie
  • 8mm footage
  • vintage animal footage
  • documentary wildlife

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