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The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo
The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo

The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo

Date6/12/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: The attractive bongo rests in its enclosure at the zoo. It is one of the newer arrivals in Metro and has settled down happily
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0116162F
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