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1969: Herd of Elephants Searching for Food in a Dry and Desolate Environment

1969: Herd of Elephants Searching for Food in a Dry and Desolate Environment

  • Year1969
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationSouth Africa
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1969 South Africa
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Herd of Elephants Searching for Food in a Dry and... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1969 capturing a herd of elephants walking through a harsh, arid landscape in South Africa. The elephants move slowly across a desolate terrain of sand, rocks, and boulders under a scorching sun, searching for food in the dry, brush-covered environment. This authentic archival clip showcases the wildlife navigating the challenging desert-like climate, offering a rare glimpse into the region's natural history. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the 8mm film enhances the sense of time and place, making it ideal for documentaries, historical content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
70170217

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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  • desert
  • rocks
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  • boulders
  • hot
  • arid
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  • white
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  • animals
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  • SOUTH africa
  • 1969
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  • vintage 8mm elephant footage
  • arid desert environment
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  • vintage documentary clip
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  • desert landscape
  • searching for food
  • arid terrain
  • boulders and sand
  • vintage 1960s film
  • nostalgic wildlife
  • classic 8mm footage

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