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Shot on 8mm film in 1972, this vintage home movie captures a hippopotamus swimming in a green-tinted tank at a zoo in Colby, Wisconsin. Viewed through vertical black bars, likely a window or enclosure barrier, the animal moves slowly through the water, creating ripples. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color shifts, and a slightly faded quality typical of 1970s home recordings. The scene evokes a nostalgic, observational feel of a family outing or public holiday visit to the zoo.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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