ZSL discovers forgotten wildlife film reels dating back 80 years: Can you help save them?

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ZSL discovers forgotten wildlife film reels dating back 80 years: Can you help save them?  ZSL has uncovered 230 mystery film reels - some nearly 80 years old - and needs public help to digitise them before they degrade for good. The footage could reveal forgotten moments in wildlife history, but time is running out.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/30/zsl-discovers-forgotten-wildlife-film-reels-dating-back-80-years-can-you-help-save-them  Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.

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00:19Whilst we were looking through our archives, we uncovered more than 200, so 230, mystery film reels.

00:26We have no idea what are on these incredible old canisters, which range from between the 1960s to the 1990s,

00:35and we're really looking for support from the public, from anybody who might have the kit or the expertise who can help us digitise them.

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00:44So, some of these film reels are black and white, some of them have sound, some of them are silent,

01:02and there are clues as to what could possibly be on them, but very cryptic clues.

01:06So, one of them here, it just says, Zoo Oddities. I have no idea what that could be.

01:11Then we have Giant Panda Mating, so maybe take a deep breath before we watch that one.

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