ZOO’S OLDEST INHABITANT.—This pelican, Percy by name, is the oldest inhabitant of the Wellington Zoo. Percy came from Bombay in 1907, a year after the zoo was founded. He is believed to be more than 50 years old.
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Press, Volume XC, Issue 27499, 5 November 1954, Page 12
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38ZOO’S OLDEST INHABITANT.—This pelican, Percy by name, is the oldest inhabitant of the Wellington Zoo. Percy came from Bombay in 1907, a year after the zoo was founded. He is believed to be more than 50 years old. Press, Volume XC, Issue 27499, 5 November 1954, Page 12
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