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Lang, J

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Zoological Society of London
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Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It runs the Institute of Zoology, conservation projects in more than 50 countries, and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Manchester Branch 9 Albert Square Manchester October 19th 1903 The Secretary Zoological Gardens Regents Park London Dear Sir I am desired by my Committee to write and ask you for information on the following points:- 1. Is it a fact that Snakes in the Zool. Gardens at New York are not and never have been fed on live animals? 2. Are the Snakes at the Zoo in London fed on live animals, and if so on what kind of animals 3. If they are not so fed, what is the nature of the food given them? 4. What is your opinion as to food for Snakes. Is it necessary to feed them on living animals, or are all requirements met by feeding them on animals newly killed? Any information you can give as to these points will be useful to us here and if you can let us have your replies to the above questions we shall be very greatly obliged Yours faithfully J. Lang Sec.

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Zoological Society of London
(1826-)

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Founded in 1826, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is an international scientific, conservation and educational charity whose mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. It runs the Institute of Zoology, conservation projects in more than 50 countries, and two Zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Manchester Branch 9 Albert Square Manchester October 19th 1903 The Secretary Zoological Gardens Regents Park London Dear Sir I am desired by my Committee to write and ask you for information on the following points:- 1. Is it a fact that Snakes in the Zool. Gardens at New York are not and never have been fed on live animals? 2. Are the Snakes at the Zoo in London fed on live animals, and if so on what kind of animals 3. If they are not so fed, what is the nature of the food given them? 4. What is your opinion as to food for Snakes. Is it necessary to feed them on living animals, or are all requirements met by feeding them on animals newly killed? Any information you can give as to these points will be useful to us here and if you can let us have your replies to the above questions we shall be very greatly obliged Yours faithfully J. Lang Sec.

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