Nile Hippopotamus

ID: SIA Acc. 14-167 [NZP-0382]

Creator: Unknown

Form/Genre: Glass negatives

Date: 1917

Citation: Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 14-167, Image No. NZP-0382

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Summary

Nile hippopotamus juvenile in exterior yard of the Lion House at the National Zoological Park, with keeper's arm in view extending food.

Subject

National Zoological Park (U.S.)

Notes

  • Juvenile born at NZP, May 23, 1917. Sent to St. Louis Zoological Gardens April 14, 1919.
  • Male #9559.
  • Scientific name: [Hippopotamus amphibius].

Cite as

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 14-167, Image No. NZP-0382

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1917
  • Between 1917 and 1919

Restrictions & Rights

  • No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
  • No Known Copyright

Topic

Form/Genre

Glass negatives

Local number

SIA Acc. 14-167 [NZP-0382]

Physical description

5x7;

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