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The appealing youngsters with the big ears look too cuddly for words
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The appealing youngsters with the big ears look too cuddly for words
The appealing youngsters with the big ears look too cuddly for words. But in a year or so they will grow up into quite a handful. They are servals, or African tiger-cats, and they are the first to be privately bred in Britain. They were born at the private animal sanctuary of TV naturalist Grahame Dangerfield, in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, As they play " king of the castle" with the long-suffering " Tank", the leopard tortoise, they are just a couple of cuddly kittens.
May 1971
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21369031
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In this heartwarming print from May 1971, we are introduced to a pair of incredibly adorable youngsters with big ears that make them look irresistibly cuddly. These little ones happen to be servals, also known as African tiger-cats, and they hold the distinction of being the first privately bred in Britain. Captured at TV naturalist Grahame Dangerfield's private animal sanctuary in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, these playful kittens are seen engaging in a game of "king of the castle" with their patient companion, Tank the leopard tortoise. Their innocent joy and mischievous antics bring smiles to our faces. However, despite their current cuteness overload status, it is mentioned that these youngsters will soon grow up into quite a handful. This serves as a reminder that even though they appear small and harmless now, their wild nature will eventually take over. This image showcases not only the undeniable charm of these feline creatures but also highlights an unlikely friendship between different species - cats and amphibians. It captures a moment frozen in time when innocence reigns supreme. As we gaze upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints by Mirrorpix, we can't help but feel captivated by the beauty of nature's creations and appreciate the humor found within unexpected friendships formed among animals during this nostalgic era of the 1970s.
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