1974 Press Photo Mr. Georg Heppenheimer and his crocodile in Munich

The master and his crocodile Mr. Georg Heppenheimer, pictured here, is not a bit afraid of this three meter long crocodile who he caresses so very affectionately. After all, they have been partners for years already since "Donald", that's the beast name, is the star of of Mr. Heppenheimer's Animal Show, one of the major attraction of the annual Octoberfest in Munich. The rest of the year how ever, pet Donald is sort of hibernating in the cellar of a Munich industrialist as a subtenant. Strangely enough he has not yet made friends with his host and therefore Donald's owner has to feed him himself daily. Juicy steaks and now and then a live pike the monster prefers best.

Photo measures 6.5 x 8.5 inches.

Photo is dated 1-1-1974.



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