Rodents, Rabbits and Hares

1972Film: Documentary

Production: Don Hopkins

Script: Floyd Elliott

Produced by the NFB in co-operation with Dr. R.L. Peterson, Royal Ontario Museum.

Emphasizes the difference between the order rodentia (rodents) and the order lagamorpha (rabbits and hares). Examines the characteristics of rodents and their various habitats, then the habits of rabbits and hares and their environments, explaining how these two groups fit into the balance of nature. Illustrated with colored drawings. Encourages further research by viewers.

Other versions

Rongeurs, Lapins et Lièvres

Subject categories

  • Animals > MammalsPests and Pest Control

Credits

producer
Don Hopkins
script
Floyd Elliott
artwork
Joseph Licastro
pedagogical consultant
H.G. Hedges