This is the name of a tumblr blog that I've come across recently, featuring unusual black and white images that are usually posted for their humorous content. However, I find them quite interesting and in particular those that include animals, as they are quite a good indicator of past Britain and the desire for domination over the natural world. In several cases you can see attempts at domesticating animals that have clearly failed as well as the height of taxidermy. In most cases though, these are examples of the least malicious forms of past relationships with the natural world and are usually showcasing curiosity of the time, however when compared with what is widely excepted in Britain today the content is rather questionable. In particular the menagerie layout of Victorian zoos and the keeping of inappropriate pets.
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