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Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage home movie captures a woman in a light blouse and patterned skirt leaning over a large alligator with its mouth open at a zoo in Quebec, Canada. The scene, filmed through a chain-link fence, shows her placing her hand near the animal's head in a daring interaction. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, warm color tones, and natural lighting. This archival clip offers authentic wildlife park footage for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects.
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