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1969: Elephant Walking Near Water Hole and Defecating South Africa

1969: Elephant Walking Near Water Hole and Defecating South Africa

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  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa

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Elephant Walking Near Water Hole and Defecating South Africa — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1969 capturing a pachyderm elephant walking slowly near a water hole in South Africa. The elephant trudges through muddy terrain, its tusks and large ears visible as it defecates near the water's edge. Shot in natural sunlight, the footage shows grass, trees, and branches in the background, offering a rare glimpse of wildlife behavior in the wild. This authentic archival film captures the raw, unfiltered moment with a nostalgic, documentary-style aesthetic.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Slow motion
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
70169093

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1969 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
South Africa Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

  • elephant
  • walking
  • water
  • hole
  • defecating
  • pachyderm
  • africa
  • slow
  • trudging
  • bleak
  • mud
  • trees
  • grass
  • sunny
  • dung
  • tusks
  • ears
  • tail
  • branches
  • animals
  • wildlife
  • SOUTH africa
  • 1969
  • 1969 elephant footage
  • South Africa wildlife
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm home movie
  • pachyderm walking
  • water hole scene
  • defecating elephant
  • muddy terrain
  • wild animal behavior
  • African savanna
  • retro film footage
  • archival wildlife
  • classic home movie
  • 1960s wildlife
  • slow motion elephant
  • tusks and ears
  • natural sunlight
  • grass and trees
  • documentary style
  • nostalgic footage

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