CROCODILE TEARS! A small alligator from Mozambique, now in the Libson Zoo, recently went on hunger strike. It was suffering from home-sickness, and scornfully turned up its snoyt when food was presented to it. It was therefore, forcibly fed with milk, beaten-up eggs, and minced meat. It is hoped that the reptile will soon forget its friends in the dismal swamps, and take, its food like a gentleman.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1930, Page 2
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68Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 Hokitika Guardian, 17 June 1930, Page 2
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