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1962: A large mammal, likely a hippopotamus, is seen in an enclosed zoo enclosure in Catskill, New York, emitting a deep growl while feeding on hay from a large bowl. The vintage 8mm home movie footage captures the animal chewing and moving slowly in its habitat, showcasing classic wildlife display from a mid-century American zoo. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the film highlights the era's home movie style, offering authentic archival footage of zoo life in the early 1960s.
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