Zoo Quest to West Africa
Synopsis
In September 1954, David Attenborough, cameraman Charles Lagus, Jack Lester and Alf Woods, both from the Zoological Society of London, set out for Sierra Leone. They spent three months intently surveying the landscapes of Sierra Leone in search of nature’s rarest animals. Although predominantly searching for Picathartes gymnocephalus (the White-necked Rockfowl) they hoped to take back to London a representative collection of the whole of animal life in this part of Africa.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- David Attenborough
- Original Title
- Zoo Quest to West Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Attenborough
Robert Verrall
David Attenborough
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David Attenborough
Writer
David Attenborough
Producer
Robert Verrall
Editor
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What is Zoo Quest to West Africa about?
In September 1954, David Attenborough, cameraman Charles Lagus, Jack Lester and Alf Woods, both from the Zoological Society of London, set out for Sierra Leone. They spent three months intently surveying the landscapes of Sierra Leone in search of nature’s rarest animals. Although predominantly searching for Picathartes gymnocephalus (the White-necked Rockfowl) they hoped to take back to London a representative collection of the whole of animal life in this part of Africa.
Who directed Zoo Quest to West Africa?
Zoo Quest to West Africa was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Zoo Quest to West Africa?
The principal cast of Zoo Quest to West Africa includes David Attenborough.
When was Zoo Quest to West Africa released and how long is it?
Zoo Quest to West Africa was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.