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A little to the left: No, this isn't an elephant females are giving each other a sisterlyscratch on the trunk
A little to the left: No, this isn't an elephant females are giving each other a sisterlyscratch on the trunk

A little to the left: No, this isn't an elephant females are giving each other a sisterlyscratch on the trunk

Date6/26/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: A little to the left: No; this isn't an elephant females are giving each other a sisterlyscratch on the trunk.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116227F
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