Obaysch: A Hippopotamus in Victorian London tells the remarkable story of Obaysch the hippopotamus, the first 'star' animal to be exhibited inthe London Zoo.
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A fascinating account of the life of the first hippopotamus to be exhibited in the Regents Park Zoo in London, and probably the first hippo to be exhibited live in Europe since the time of the Roman empire. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book will attract an audie…
Obaysch: A Hippopotamus in Victorian London tells the remarkable story of Obaysch the hippopotamus, the first 'star' animal to be exhibited in the London Zoo.
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyrights Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of tables -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I -- Part II -- References -- Part I Theoretical perspectives -- 1 Soft power, civic virtue and worl…
"From Kanga and her son Roo in Winnie the Pooh to the boxing champ Hippety Hopper who punches Sylvester in Looney Tunes, kangaroos appear frequently in children's books, cartoons, and songs. They are a favorite animal at zoos, charming yet peculiar-looking with their powerful hi…
'Kangaroo' relates the natural and cultural history of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australia and around the world. The book describes the unique physiology and lifecycle of the kangaroo, its first contact with Europeans, and the wider kangaroo diaspora.
From Kanga and her son Roo in Winnie the Pooh to the boxing champ Hippety Hopper who punches Sylvester in Looney Tunes, kangaroos appear frequently in children's books, cartoons, and songs. They are a favorite animal at zoos, charming yet peculiar-looking with their powerful hin…
Relates story of this odd, yet much-loved creature in Australian and global history, focusing on how its image has been used and abused. Describes physiology and lifecycle, outlines the kangaroo in indigenous Australian culture. Looks at the fate of the kangaroo on first contact…