Scope Note:

Fictional work concentrating on the exploits of an animal, as part of the wild, or who may participate in the lives of humans in a remarkable way (FLIPPER), or emphasizing the loving role the animal serves within a family (LASSIE). Includes also stories of persons whose lives center on working with animals; become dedicated to wildlife conservation; or learn the importance of coexisting with their surrounding environment. Note: For non-fiction work, use Nature. Film examples: BABE; BAMBI (with the form Animation); BENJI; BORN FREE (with Adaptation); THE CAT FROM OUTER SPACE (with Science fiction); CLARENCE THE CROSS-EYED LION; DOCTOR DOOLITTLE (with Musical; Adaptation); FREE WILLY; GORILLAS IN THE MIST (with Biographical); THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY (with Children's); HATARI!; NEVER CRY WOLF (with Adaptation); OLD YELLER (with Adaptation); RESCUED BY ROVER; RHUBARB (with Comedy; Sports); THE YEARLING (with Adaptation). TV examples: ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (with Adaptation); DAKTARI; GENTLE BEN; MR. ED (with Fantasy); MY FRIEND FLICKA (with Adaptation).

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