Pigs and Elephants (Suiformes and Elephantoidea)

Pigs and Elephants (Suiformes and Elephantoidea)

Pigs and Elephants (Suiformes and Elephantoidea)

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Pigs and Elephants (Suiformes and Elephantoidea)

1947

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Pig, hippo, and elephant footage strung together with narration. Elephants were included even though they are not related to pigs.

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Coronet Films

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