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National Zoo: Kemeys Bear Cub, Fox Cub & Bobcat statues (atop the 'Think Tank') at the zoo in Washington, D.C.
by Laura Swing Kemeys (Mrs)


Stone by Laura Swing Kemeys (Mrs)
Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NWThink Tank (formerly Monkey house) on Olmsted Walk Nearest Metro: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red)
Smithsonian Art Inventories Catalog: Control number 76006639 also control # 08700017 08700016 (dcMem ID #1533)

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There are a total of nine figures (3 bear cubs, 4 fox cubs & 2 bobcats) atop the roof pinnacles.

From left to right, bobcat (?), bear cub, fox, bobcat (?)
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Bear cub
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Bear cub
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Bear cub
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Bobcat (?)
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Fox
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Fox
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What is currently called the 'Think Tank' was originally the Monkey House, the 2nd major structure build in the park
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