Punch,  20 (1851), 226.

The Lament of the Hippopotamus

Anon

Genre:

Poetry, Drollery

Subjects:

Animal Behaviour, Zoological Gardens, Amusement, Animal Behaviour


    The hippopotamus of the Zoological Society Gardens laments the fact that its popularity has faded with the appeal of the baby elephant on show in the gardens.



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