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

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Saturn's Journey: From Swamp to Zoo

This chapter explores the life and nesting behavior of alligators, focusing on environmental factors affecting their survival. It juxtaposes the innocent beginnings of a baby alligator named Saturn with the violent realities of captivity in alligator farms. The narrative also delves into Saturn's historical journey to the Berlin Zoo in 1936, shedding light on the harsh logistics of transporting these reptiles amid the backdrop of the Nazi regime.

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