The Wildlife Welfare Wake Up Call The world of wildlife filmmaking has long faced criticism for its sensationalism and lack of scientific rigor, but Kate McGuinness' film, A Very Relaxing Video, submitted as part of the ABC's Race Around the World competition, has brought this issue to a head.
The film is being accused of anthropomorphizing and exploiting wildlife for the sake of entertainment.
On its surface, the 60 second clip appears innocuous: a montage of various animals from around the world – elephants, penguins, lions, and more – set to soothing music.