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The beautiful bongo is shy, swift and seldom seen
The beautiful bongo is shy, swift and seldom seen

The beautiful bongo is shy, swift and seldom seen

Date1/6/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: The beautiful bongo is shy; swift and seldom seen. Bongo so beautiful to look at so difficult to understand
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0116158F
The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo
The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo
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