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Seymour the civet has a smell rivalling that of skunks - and that is why he's in Riverdale Zoo

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Seymour the civet has a smell rivalling that of skunks - and that is why he's in Riverdale Zoo

Date2/23/1972

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Ross, Fred (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Seymour the civet has a smell rivalling that of skunks - and that is why he's in Riverdale Zoo. His owner decided last month he couldn't stand the smell any more. Over the years; the zoo has given sanctuary to unwanted pets.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116442F

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