1971 Press Photo Polar bears in London zoo

Triplet's first swim: Baby bears usually swim at four months, but Triplet, the polar bear born to Sam and Sally at London Zoo on November 28th, was either backward or scared, despite enticement from mum, but today she took her first dive into the cooling pool. Photo shows Come on in the water's fine, says Sally, the mother, to Triplet, at London Zoo today.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 6-4-1971.



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