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How Hitler's 'favourite' reptile became a geopolitical symbol

Ideas

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This chapter tells the remarkable story of an alligator that survived World War II and later lived in a Moscow zoo. It examines the artistic and taxidermic efforts to preserve its memory, while highlighting the geopolitical significance of this creature as a symbol of history and personal connection.

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