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THE LAST URBAN DRAGONS
THE LAST URBAN DRAGONS
Audience Award at the best documentary in the XXVIII Edition of the Biennial International of Scientific Cinema of Ronda
Synopsis
Several populations of Fire salamanders inhabit the city of Oviedo, some of which are isolated since the founding of the city in the 8th century, In this documentary we explain the history of these urban populations and the myths and legends surrounding these creatures since ancient times. We also reveal the secret of how fire salamanders have managed to survive within the city of Oviedo, a harsh environment where permanent water bodies, essential for the reproduction of most amphibians, are virtually absent
Duración: 25 minutes
Formato: 16:9
Idiomas: V.O. Spanish, English and Asturian
Dirección y Realización: Jorge Chachero y David Álvarez
Script: David Álvarez
Production: Documentazul Producciones Audiovisuales S.L.
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EAT OR BE EATEN
EAT OR BE EATEN
Chapter of the Aberto Redondo Series "Discovering animal behaviour". "This series aims to contribute to the divulgation of scientific findings carried out by ethologists recognized. Knowing the nature is the best tool for sensitization and conservation. The format chosen in 5 minutes chapters facilitates broadcast through internet and mobile devices"
Synopsis
The stickleback is a small, freshwater fish that lives in the northern hemisphere. Dr. David Álvarez of the University of Oviedo designed an experiment in captivity that showed that they adapt their defenses against herons depending on the speed of the currents in which they live.
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