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Shot on 8mm film in 1972, this vintage home movie captures an elephant in a zoo enclosure at Lincoln Park, Illinois. The large elephant stands behind a metal railing, its trunk near its mouth as it appears to snack or interact with a log. The scene is viewed through a darkened frame, typical of old film projections, with muted colors and visible grain. The setting is a simple indoor or covered enclosure with concrete walls and a dirt floor. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century zoo life and animal captivity.
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