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1973: Bear Confined in Small Metal Cage at Zoo

1973: Bear Confined in Small Metal Cage at Zoo

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  • Year1973
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationWashington, DC, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1970 Washington DC

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Bear Confined in Small Metal Cage at Zoo — Clip Details

1973: A black bear rolls restlessly inside a small, iron-barred cage at a Washington DC zoo, captured on vintage 8mm film. The confined animal moves in tight circles, its movements restricted by the steel bars and concrete enclosure. This raw, unfiltered footage from the early 1970s offers a stark look at animal captivity and the conditions of zoo life during that era. The grainy Super 8 quality and natural lighting emphasize the authenticity of the moment, making it a powerful archival document for documentaries, editorial content, and historical reflections on wildlife treatment.

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8mm / Super 8 Film
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Duration
15s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
56050171

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Date
1973 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Washington, DC, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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