1968 Press Photo Lion Quintuplets At London Zoo Debut Mother Kim

Lion Quins Make Their Debut at the London Zoo.: The quin lion cubs, born to "Kim" on May 17th, made their debut at the London Zoo today, the first occasion that they have been away from their mother. The "small five", are the second litter of quins to be born and successfully reared by "Kim". The lioness came to the London Zoo in 1960 from Arnham Zoo in Holland, and her mate "Mark", who also sired last years litter, was born at the London Zoo in July 1961. The quins have been named Dover, Hythe, Sandwich, Romney and Hastings. Photo shows The quin lion cubs make their debut at the London Zoo today.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 6-18-1968.



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