Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America

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Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America

Date5/22/1945

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Little rat face here is called a Paca and he comes from South America. He loves bread and will take it from your lips if you keep your lips out of the way. Playing lovey-dovey with Paca here is Alley Crosby; who uses a long slice of bread

Subject

Zoos

Medium

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Object NumberTSPA_0116407F

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