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A girl packing a crate of tortoises for dispatch from the Alperton, Middlesex farm. Englands strangest farm had sprung from the increasing popularity of the humble tortoise
Cockatoo needed coaxing. Zoo broadcast. Under the persuasion of Uncle Mac (Mr McCulloch) and Dr Seth Smith, animals and birds of the London Zoo broadcast on the Regional Programme this afternoon
Jimmy is a playboy is no longer! London zoo lion cub which was reared by hand by Mr Alan Best, Assistant Curator has now lost his playful ways and has been placed in a cage. 26 June 1937
Cat and dog are perfect sleeping partners. Vim and Vigour, a cat and dog owned by Mrs Lotery, of Hampstead, London, on such friendly terms that they even make perfect sleeping partners
16-year-old girl animal trainer, prepares new acts for Christmas. 16-year-old Olga Astley, one of Britains youngest animal trainers
Eight strong men, forcibly feeding a 26 foot python 8 strong men were required to forcibly feed a 26 foot python when it was brought from its winter quarters at Hamilton, Ontario
American visitor to London brings pelican with her. A beautiful pelican three feet six inches high with a black silk bow tied round its neck was brought over from Paris in a special plane by Miss
Charlie is only a milk pony, but his tricks delight North London children. Charlie, a black pony who draws a milk cart, is the most popular entertainer in Bowes Park, London
Zoo chimps decide position of a parasol! The hot weather resulted in an argument at the London Zoo between Peter and Jackie, the chimpanzees
Unwieldly travellers! Elephants arrive at Waterloo. Waterloo Station had rather a shock when four elephants arrived. They were on their way from Leeds to a South London theatre
The Swan who left home - returns by car injured. The young swan found injured near the railway at Mitcham (Surrey) was rescued in a motor car by Mr H. E
What about a banana?. The Crystal Palace National Show of Cage Birds has opened at the Dorland Hall, Regent Street. Photo shows, Mac a Blue and Yellow Macaw, having declined a bunch of grapes
Taking the penguin to lunch. Two little visitors to the London Zoo taking a penguin to lunch, carried by the keeper. 16 June 1934
Pups in the cup. The Peking Palace Dog Associations Coronation years show has opened at the Ranelagh Club, Barnes. Photo shows: prize-winning Canton Pekinese puppies, seven weeks old
Getting it in the neck. London zoo giraffe submitting with resignation to having its neck brushed by keeper with a long handled broom. 4 June 1937
Weighty pyramid - Circus rehearses for summer tour at Ascot In winter quarters at Kings Bice, Ascot trick riders, tight rope walkers
60 year old Cockatoo has daily outing with owner in the park. Cocky, a 60 year old cockatoo, still likes his daily walk with his owner, Mrs Hugh Blair, who takes him in Hyde Park each day
A Syrian Bear at the London Zoo, apparently affected by recent political events, greets visitor with an uplifted paw. 7 October 1938
This strange picture seems to indicate that the mythical sea serpent has at last been captured. But the monster is merely a snarling camel which is objecting very strongly to taking a seasonal bath
Beauty in action. The Alsation Show is in progress at Tattersall s, Knightsbridge. Photo shows, Simi de Gournay, owned by Madame Uglione, examplifies canine grace in action as he jumps six chairs
Swan given dose of castor oil. Found injured at Mitcham. The young swan found injured near the railway at Mitcham (Surrey) was rescued in a motor car by Mr H. E
seal got the last laugh!. To ask the normal man to plunge into a chilly pool in his working clothes, battle a slippery seal with a strange sense of humour
Unwieldly travellers ! Waterloo Station had rather a shock when four elephants arrived. They were on their way from Leeds to a South London theatre
A mounted policeman competing in the truncheon event at the Metropolitan Mounted Police horse show, which has opened at Imber Court, Surrey. Over 400 competitors are taking part. 7 July 1937
Deer as gatecrashers at a Girl Guides picnic in Richmond Park. The deer succeeded in brightening up the party despite the rain. 10 July 1937
Steer clear, just. This lunch party at Burbank, California, must think the meat course, arriving on the hoof in the form of a longhorn
Pheasant chick approves zoo keeper as foster father. A horned pheasant chick which is extremely independent is being reared by hand at the London zoo
A litter of nine-weeks-old Blue Persian kittens. Young aristocrats of the cat world are on show at the Kensington Kitten Clubs show which is in progess at Knightsbridge. 14 July 1937
