Victor the giraffe

Title

Victor the giraffe

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:08:52

Description

Three progress reports on Victor, the giraffe at Marwell Park Zoo in Hampshire, who did the splits and was unable to stand upright again (and eventually died). Zoo spokesmen talk about Victor’s condition, suggestions made by members of the public, and offers of help. Speakers and interviewers not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Animal welfare; Zoological gardens; Captive animals; Animals; Victor (giraffe); Marwell Park Zoo

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