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Shot on 8mm film in 1972, this vintage home movie captures a brown bear in its zoo enclosure at Lincoln Park, Illinois. The bear is seen swimming in a shallow pool, then emerging and walking across the rocky terrain. The footage shows the animal's thick fur and natural movements within its habitat, with stone walls and water features visible. The warm, slightly faded colors and film grain are characteristic of Super 8 home movies from the era, offering authentic archival footage for documentaries, historical projects, or nostalgic content.
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planes,lake geneva,colby,brookfield zoo,shrman,lincoln park
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