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When Ralph Helfer, now one of Hollywood's top animal behaviorists, first began working, he was shocked by the cruelty that was accepted practice in the field. He firmly believed in "affection training" -- that love, not fear, should be the basis of any animal's development, even when dealing with the most dangerous of creatures. Then Zamba came into his life -- an adorable four-month-old lion cub that went on to prove Helfer's theories resoundingly...
5) Flipper
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Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper's life by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released.
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Pooches and pussycats -- Pongo and Perdita -- Dalmatian doggedness -- Thomas O'Malley -- O'Malley's trail -- Mini marvels -- Dumbo -- Dumbo's flight -- Bambi -- Bambi's journey -- Wild and crazy guys -- Baloo -- Baloo's world -- Baloo's adventure -- Simba -- Simba's struggle -- Timon and Pumbaa -- Watery wonders -- Marlin -- Marlin's mission -- Beastly beasts.
9) Happy feet
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Emperor Penguins from Antarctica each express their true love with a special heartsong of their own that expresses their very being. However, the misfit Mumble cannot sing. Instead he has an extraordinary talent to tap dance with almost magical energy and expression. Nevertheless, the leadership of the colony fearfully blames the young penguin's unorthodox ways for the lean fishing that threatens them all. Defiant in the face of unjust rejection,...
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"Behind-the-scenes accounts about animals who played central roles in major films and their relationships with animal trainers, actors, and directors. Celebrities described include Steven Spielberg, Ewan MacGregor, and Julia Roberts, and films include War Horse, Harry Potter, True Grit, Runaway Bride, The Jungle Book, and The Artist"--Provided by publisher.
When cameras roll and directors call "Action," some of the most dependable, funniest, and...
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Jerry is a troubled young man, a loner with a checkered past who is facing an even bleaker future. His defense attoryney Tom, sees something in Jerry that no one else does and decides to take him under his wing. Jerry needs a job to help him get on the right track and Tom has the perfect solution. Tom's daughter, Susan, is a dog trainer at a local school and in need of some help. Under Susan's guidance, Jerry is placed with an abandoned dog named...
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Carl and Jimmy are two penguins on a desperate mission to get themselves some hot booty. After years of empty one-night stands, Carl wants more than a peice of penguin tail. He wants the love of the beautiful Melissa. Now it is up to Jimmy to help his neurotic friend win her heart and find his dream girl. The only problem that stands in their way is a seventy mile trek across Antarctica.
14) Performers
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"Describes the role of animals in movies, sporting events, and various competitions"--Provided by publisher.
16) Animal actors
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Discusses the use of animals in films and television, their training and care both on and off the set, and the American Humane Association's monitoring of their treatment.
17) Supertramps
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Bienvenidos al hampa de los animales callejeros, donde cucarachas que tocan las maracas, una antigua rata de laboratorio, y un gato callejero llamado Tano, sueñan con escapar de la vida en el exterior.
Welcome to the underworld of strays, where maraca-playing cockroaches, a former lab rat, and street cat Tano dream of escaping life on the outside. Then they meet Nora, a posh, arrogant cat who's fallen off a truck en route to her comfy new home......
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Flipper: Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper's life by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released.
Flipper's new adventure: Sandy sets out with his finned friend to find a new home after the boy hears plans to place the dolphin in the Miami Seaquarium. Their risky trek takes them to a remote isle and sets the stage for a heroic rescue of a castaway family.
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