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The War Against the Rabbit (1954)

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Rabbit poisoning

This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

This clip shows a farming property being prepared for the first stage of rabbit eradication – poisoning.

Curator’s notes

This clip effectively explains how the methods and techniques used are informed by knowledge of the rabbits’ social behaviour. Explaining the why as well as the what gives the target audience (mostly farmers) a clear understanding of what’s involved in the first phase of an eradication campaign. The clip consists mostly of medium shots and close-ups to demonstrate the process. This leaves no room for confusion and is typical of this style of educational or informational documentary.