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1969: Four-Legged Animal with Dark Horizontal Stripes Uses All Limbs to Dig

1969: Four-Legged Animal with Dark Horizontal Stripes Uses All Limbs to Dig

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Four-Legged Animal with Dark Horizontal Stripes Uses All... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm and 8mm film clip from 1969 in South Africa showing a four-legged animal with dark horizontal stripes on its back, likely a hyena or similar predator, using all limbs to dig into the earth. The animal pushes through soil and rocks with effort, its snout close to the ground, tail raised, and haunches bracing as it repeatedly digs a hole. The footage captures the animal’s persistent motion and natural behavior in a wild setting, with dried vegetation and flattened stems visible around the digging site. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the film enhances the historic feel of this wildlife moment.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
69933756

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
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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