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Volstead, 14, last male bactrian camel of Manhattan's Central Park Zoo; after a four-day illness; in Manhattan.

From Time Magazine Archive

Be kind to the camel! nor let word of thine Ever put up his bactrian back; And cherish the she-kangaroo with her bag, Nor venture to give her the sack.

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn