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Dick the devil: Tasmanian marsupial brought back from a paralyzing stroke to play a featured role in the new zoo exhibit
Dick the devil: Tasmanian marsupial brought back from a paralyzing stroke to play a featured role in the new zoo exhibit

Dick the devil: Tasmanian marsupial brought back from a paralyzing stroke to play a featured role in the new zoo exhibit

Date12/14/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dick the devil: Tasmanian marsupial brought back from a paralyzing stroke to play a featured role in the new zoo exhibit.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116250F
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