1964 Press Photo Caracal Lynx at London Zoo

Princess, The Caracal Lynx Makes her Debut: Princess the first Caracal Lynx to be born at the London Zoo for 52 years,made her public debut today, a month after her birth. Her mother Gigi who is now 3 years old, was found as a kitten, near Annam in Jordan, and was taken to the Royal Palace of king Hussein, where she was hand reared. after about three months, the King wished her to have a gift to the London Zoo and she was flown to this country in an aircraft of the Royal Jordanian Air force which was visiting England. Photo shows Princess at the zoo this morning

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 3-18-1964.



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