Tao Wind

In 1909 Kenigsbersky Zoo had more than two thousand animals. But in April 1945 with the capture of the city there was a serious battle. In living in a zoo there were only a badger, and deer. But after a few days after the storming of the city on one of its suburbs in a small pond soldiers found a frightened and hungry hippo, who also had six wounds.

Preserved "The history of treatment of hippo", written by Vladimir Petrovich Polonsky livestock expert. "Behemoth. 18 years. The growth of big. Nickname Hans. Four times wounded. And two more times samoraneniya. Thirteen days were without food and water.
Took care of hippo April 14, 1945. For the first time assisted by water. Later tried to give him milk. Next time - ground beet. Behemoth began to eat. But three days later refused. I hastened to give the behemoth of vodka. He gave four liters. After that, the hippopotamus was much to ask to eat for two weeks had passed. Hippo eats poorly. I decided to give the vodka - four liters. Behemoth began to eat a well-managed to save the hippo, without departing from him, after 21 days. After one month and 19 days later I got a full health and is now engaged in training of hippo - a hippopotamus riding through the park. "

At the moment, the Kaliningrad Zoo begemotnaya whole family.
Incidentally this is one of my favorite animals. :)
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