Title

He holds the record

Description

Back caption: New York Zoological Park (Bronx Zoo) / He holds the record / Peter the Great (usually called "Pete") is the oldest Hippopotamus recorded in any zoo in the world. He was born on July 13, 1903, and weighs about two and a quarter tons. His disposition is sweet and gentle.

Date Created

1947 to 1953

Type

Photograph

Publisher

  • New York Zoological Society

Part of Collection

WCS and NYBG Libraries, Bronx Park Postcards

Rights

For rights and permissions, please contact the Wildlife Conservation Society Archives, library@wcs.org

Language

English

Local Subjects

  • Bronx Zoo
  • Zoo animals
  • Hippopotamus
  • Pete (Hippopotamus)

Note

As of his 44rd birthday in 1947, Pete was believed to be the oldest hippo in captivity. He died at the age of 49 on February 1, 1953. |@| Digitized by Wildlife Conservation Society Archives

Extent

1 postcard: b&w photograph ; 9 x 14 cm

Related Resource

Wildlife Conservation Society Archives Collection 2016

Local Identifier

2016-pc-535

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