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It's the first taste of snow for the cheetahs, and they don't like it as they huddle on the only area clear of the stuff in their compound. The African natives arrived at Metro Zoo last June
It's the first taste of snow for the cheetahs, and they don't like it as they huddle on the only area clear of the stuff in their compound. The African natives arrived at Metro Zoo last June

It's the first taste of snow for the cheetahs, and they don't like it as they huddle on the only area clear of the stuff in their compound. The African natives arrived at Metro Zoo last June

Date1/4/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: It's the first taste of snow for the cheetahs; and they don't like it as they huddle on the only area clear of the stuff in their compound. The African natives arrived at Metro Zoo last June.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116218F
Canada - Ontario - Toronto - Zoos - Metro Toronto Zoo - Animals - Cheetah
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