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Egyptians kept many species of antelopes, baboons, hyenas, cheetahs, cranes, storks and falcons in captivity. Many kings/queens kept exotic animals as pets.
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Walled in parks were built to house animals and many private menageries were created to house many exotic animals.
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The tower of london housed a menagerie of exotic wild animals ( lions, polar bears ) given as royal gifts. The polar bear moved to London zoo.
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