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by snakebite
Carl Hagenbeck
German animal trader, manager of "völkerschauen" (human zoos) and zoo director (1844–1913).
Born June 10th, 1844 in Hamburg.
Died April 14th, 1913 at 68 years old in Hamburg (snakebite).
Robert Mertens
German zoologist (1894-1975).
Born December 1st, 1894 in Saint Petersburg.
Died August 23rd, 1975 at 80 years old in Frankfurt (snakebite).
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