1953 Press Photo Crab At "Jardin Des Plantes" in Paris-1st Live Crab In Eaurope

A new guest at the "Jardin Des Plantes" in Paris: A new guest has enriched the "Jardin Des Plantes" in Paris. It is a crab, native from the Iles of comores (Madagascar) they name it the "Cpcpa-tree Crab" or Birgus Latro Li it is the first time that this rather "Gentle" animal has been brought alive to Europe.

Photo measures 8.5 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 09-10-1953.



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