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Animals - Walrus. Alice right out of Wonderland. Making her first public appearance
Animals - Walrus. Alice right out of Wonderland. Making her first public appearance on Friday (3-3-67).... London Zoos new Walrus. With those droopy whiskers, the lady looks like somthing straight out of Wonderland. So it isn t surprising that her name is Alice. In fact, she has quite a lot in common with another Lewis Carroll character - the Walrus in Alice Through the Looking Glass. You will remember that Mr. Carrolls Walrus and the carpenter scoffed all the oysters on the beach. Well, Alice the Walrus who was caught off the shores of North Siberia, is rather fond of her food as well. She, too, gobbles up shellfish. The keepers, feed her a diet of vitamins, milk and herrings to keep her waistline trim. But that doasn t stop Alice weighing ten stone five pounds at the tender age of nine months. March 1967 P009303
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Introducing Alice, the Walrus: A Wonderland Marvel at London Zoo! 🐋✨ Step into a whimsical world as Alice, the walrus straight out of Wonderland, makes her grand debut on Friday (3-3-67) at London Zoo. With droopy whiskers and an enchanting presence, this majestic lady is truly a sight to behold. It's no wonder she bears the name of Lewis Carroll's beloved character! Alice shares more than just a name with her literary counterpart - like Mr. Carroll's Walrus from 'Alice Through the Looking Glass, ' she too has an insatiable appetite for shellfish. Caught off the shores of North Siberia, this delightful creature indulges in a diet carefully curated by her keepers; vitamins, milk, and herrings ensure that her waistline remains trim. Despite being only nine months old, Alice already weighs an impressive ten stone five pounds! Her growth rate is nothing short of extraordinary. As visitors flock to witness this marvel from another realm at London Zoo, they are captivated by her charm and larger-than-life personality. Join us in celebrating Alice's first public appearance as she enchants both young and old alike with her playful antics and undeniable allure. Don't miss your chance to encounter this living embodiment of fantasy come to life!
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