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The zoo is a very controversial place. Some insist that they are essential in the preservation of endangered wildlife whilst others maintain that they are cruel and contribute little to conservation. The one fact that is indisputable is that mankind’s insatiable thirst for natural resources means that the only place left for most wildlife to take refuge will probably be the zoo. This reminds me of the Native North American predicament in the late 19th century. Ironically, it’s probably only a matter of time before humans too will be joining their zoo captives, imprisoned by their superior robotic successors.
As well as providing a biscuit snack for millions of people Jacobs issued a number of trading card sets to satisfy the public’s hunger for knowledge, and in this case zoo animals. The featured card set includes the unmistakable zebra. I’ve seen it used in a similar manner to horses but, as stated on the back of card no. 6, “they are not easy to tame”. This might explain why they didn’t catch on as well as horses. This set also includes the brown and polar bear, which are not as tame as the teddy bear. The tiger, pictured on card no. 13, is classified as endangered but they have increased dramatically in numbers in captivity, which could be seen as one of the zoo’s success stories, depending on how you look at it. Two of mankind’s closest relatives, the chimpanzee and orang-utan, are also included in this breath taking zoo set.
Jacob and Co's Biscuits, Zoo Series, Green Back, 1924 (25 cards)
Includes:Llama,Lion,Siberian Bears,Kangaroo,Giraffe,Zebra,Orang-Utan,Common Seal,Macaque,Flamingo,Sambur,Hippopotamus,Tiger,Pelican,Polar Bear,Kagu,Cheetah,Crocodile,Sea Lion,Chimpanzee,Penguin,Wart Hog,porcupine,Malayan Tapir,harnessed Antelope
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