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Tail Wind: 1923
Submitted by Ken on Tue, 08/14/2007 - 1:47pm.
Clowns and animals entertain kids at a children's hospital in the Washington, D.C. area on May 1, 1923. From the National Photo Company collection. View full size.
Even listening to sound
Submitted by Jen on Sat, 09/29/2007 - 10:24pm.
Even listening to sound through an elephant's tail doesn't make clowns any better for me.
Gah.
Damn cute elephant though!
Our city's elephant died two days ago...
Submitted by mad4books on Wed, 08/15/2007 - 6:49am.
Tanzy, who zookeepers had to put on Xanax two years ago, died this week at 49 and everyone is so sad.
Also, since our city's elephant enclosure was okay in the '70s, but is below professional standards now, Abilene's last elephant will soon be permanently moved.
Going to the zoo just won't be the same now.
Elephant may still be alive
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Tue, 08/14/2007 - 10:04pm.
There is a chance that the elephant may still be alive.. unlikely but possible.
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