Copyrighted. Rights are owned by California Academy of Sciences. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owner. In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Description
Episode 125 of the California Academy of Sciences' television program Science in Action features guest scientist Dr. Robert C. Stebbins, of the University of California. Stebbins, the preeminent expert on western North American reptiles and amphibians, recently passed away and was best known for writing and illustrating A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (https://newscenter.berkeley.edu/2013/09/27/berkeley-reptile-and-amphibian-expert-robert-stebbins-dies-at-98/). This episode presents some of the only known footage of his early years, as he discusses camouflage mechanisms of animals from California and around the world.Additional Descriptive Notes: Benjamin Draper, Executive Producer
Type
moving image
Format
Print Sound Black and White 16mm film
Extent
1 Reel of 1
Identifier
csfa_000018
Language
English
Provenance
California Academy of Sciences California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
