Photograph showing zookeepers collecting wolf pups from a nest at Whipsnade

Photograph showing zookeepers collecting wolf pups from a nest at Whipsnade Photograph showing zookeepers collecting wolf pups from a nest at Whipsnade

Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix

Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix

Photograph titled 'Wolf nests in the open at Whipsnade'. Caption on back reads: 'For the first time in the history of the Zoo, a wolves' nest has been discovered in the open. There is a fine litter of seven cubs, all of whom are "doing well". The she-wolf made its nest under a tree trunk. Photo shows - keepers lifting the tiny cubs from the nest under the tree trunk, shortly after its discovery'.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/30033
Materials:
ink and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 185 mm x 235 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive at National Science and Media Museum