1981

  1. newborn Onager foal Chester Zoo 11 July 1981

    newborn Onager foal Chester Zoo 11 July 1981

    Female Onager (Equus hemionus onager) and newborn foal.
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    • 1981 chester equus foal hemionus onager zoo
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  2. Malayan Giant Squirrel Chester Zoo 10 April 1981

    Malayan Giant Squirrel Chester Zoo 10 April 1981

    A male Malayan Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor) in the large enclosure at the rear of the small mammal house. This species bred a few times at London zoo
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    • 1981 bicolor chester giant malayan ratufa squirrel zoo
    • Comments: 18
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  3. Polar Bears Chester Zoo 1 August 1981

    Polar Bears Chester Zoo 1 August 1981

    Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) Nanook and Nija, August 1981. Nija drowned a few months later having become trapped under the ice.
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    • 1981 bear chester maritimus polar ursus zoo
    • Comments: 8
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  4. Nile Soft-shelled Turtle Chester Zoo 1 August 1981

    Nile Soft-shelled Turtle Chester Zoo 1 August 1981

    This male Nile Soft-shelled Turtle (Trionyx triunguis) illustrates a problem with open exhibits. Visitors thought it was great fun to cover his back with coins. This enclosure now houses the Galapagos Tortoises.
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    • 1981 chester nile soft-shelled trionyx triunguis turtle zoo
    • Comments: 10
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