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2. Fantastic Beasts in London

London History

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Great white pelicans were first introduced to St James's park in 1666. The best places to see them are when they're basking on the rocks by Duck Island Cottage. They have the second largest wind span of all living birds after the Elbatross, ranging between 2.26 and 3.6 metres.

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