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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 9, 1954 reads, "Thursday, two-week old baby llama born at Griffith Park Zoo, compares his size with mother, Tillie II, and father, Mac, at official photographic debut. Thursday is fourth baby llama born at zoo. The South American pack animals are valued for their fur, can protect themselves by spitting up to 20 feet."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Zoo (Los Angeles, Calif.) Zoos--California--Los Angeles Zoo animals--California--Los Angeles Llamas--California--Los Angeles Captive wild animals--California--Los Angeles Animal cages--California--Los Angeles Animal housing--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Fences--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--Los Angeles Griffith Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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