Primate Growth and Development: A Gorilla's First Year

Duration: 22

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Meredith Corporation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Documents the first year in the life of Alvila, a lowland gorilla born at the San Diego Zoo. Points out particular aspects of physical and behavioral development as she passes through various stages of maturation. Utilizes screened charts to contrast Alvila's capabilities and development at a given stage with those of an infant and a chimpanzee. Emphasizes the importance of studying the gorilla, since this leads to a greater scientific knowledge of all primates.