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Although quiet and subdued here, these baboons aren't really penned in by 10-foot wall because they can jump 13 feet
Although quiet and subdued here, these baboons aren't really penned in by 10-foot wall because they can jump 13 feet

Although quiet and subdued here, these baboons aren't really penned in by 10-foot wall because they can jump 13 feet

Date8/23/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Although quiet and subdued here; these baboons aren't really penned in by 10-foot wall because they can jump 13 feet. About 20 escaped this week. Executive committee of Metro Toronto Zoological society is to meet Tuesday to try and find out how much extra safety features; estimated at $200;000; will cost.
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Object NumberTSPA_0116266F
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