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Boxing Betty, zoo cheetah, turns keeper into sparring partner. Boxing Betty
Boxing Betty, zoo cheetah, turns keeper into sparring partner.
Boxing Betty, a year old cheetah is a new attraction at the London Zoo. When the keeper enters her cage, Betty adopts, on four legs, the convetional boxers attitude, circling watchfully. Suddenly she will tackle hime round the knees in the approved wrestling fashion. Betty loves biting but her teeth have ever marked anyone.
She is equally happy if her keeper will roll her over on the floor and pummel her.
Photo shows, Betty varies her tactics and makes a flying tackle from behind.
8 May 1936
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Boxing Betty, the feisty zoo cheetah, has found an unlikely sparring partner in her keeper. This print captures the thrilling moments inside London Zoo's enclosure as Betty showcases her boxing skills. With a year under her belt, this young cheetah exudes confidence and agility as she assumes a boxer's stance on all fours, circling her unsuspecting keeper with watchful eyes. In a surprising turn of events, Betty lunges at lightning speed towards her keeper's knees, engaging in playful wrestling matches without leaving any marks from her sharp teeth. Astonishingly gentle for such a fierce predator, she even enjoys being rolled over on the floor and playfully pummeled by her human companion. The photograph reveals one of Boxing Betty's daring tactics - launching herself into mid-air to execute a flying tackle from behind. The black and white monochrome adds an air of nostalgia to this extraordinary moment captured back in May 1936. This timeless image not only showcases the unique bond between animals and their keepers but also highlights the fascinating interactions that can occur within the animal kingdom. Boxing Betty is undoubtedly stealing hearts as she brings joy and excitement to visitors at London Zoo.
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