Question 1

What unscripted moment in Storm Boy became famous?

Accepted Answer

The beach dance sequence with Storm Boy and Mr Percival the pelican was unscripted and filmed only by chance.

Question 2

How were the pelican actors housed during filming?

Accepted Answer

Special housing was built for the pelicans, including a caravan with a yard. Pelican wrangler Gordon Noble housed them, and they befriended his dog Rupert.

Question 3

Which Australian region featured in Storm Boy is now under environmental threat?

Accepted Answer

South Australia's Coorong wetlands and sand dunes, where the film was mostly made, face low water levels and high salinity, affecting pelican and bird populations.

Question 4

What happened to Mr Percival the pelican after the film?

Accepted Answer

Mr Percival died on 3 September 2009 at Adelaide Zoo at age 33, having fathered seven chicks. He previously lived at Marineland until 1988.

Question 5

What were the names of the three pelican actors in Storm Boy?

Accepted Answer

The three pelican actors were named Dum Dum, Carpenter and Sandwich. Training took 12 months, and Dum Dum was the most adventurous.

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