Project Gutenberg 2020-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 231 Cornish, C. J. (Charles John) 1858 1906 Cornish, Charles John Bolton, Gambier 1854 1928 Life at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens Sonya Schermann, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Life at the Zoo: Notes and Traditions of the Regent's Park Gardens" by C. J. Cornish is a natural history account written in the late 19th century. The work encompasses observations and reflections regarding the animals in Regent's Park Zoo, detailing their daily lives, behaviors, and adaptations to the changing seasons. Cornish offers an intricate view of both the animals and the cultural significance surrounding the famed menagerie, presenting a unique blend of scientific inquiry and artistic appreciation. The opening of the book introduces readers to a winter day at the zoo, highlighting the surprising adaptability of its inhabitants to the severe cold. Through vivid descriptions, it showcases various species—from tropical birds reveling in the frost to a capybara seemingly unaffected by the wintry conditions. Cornish also notes the changes in the animals’ appearances and behaviors during colder months, remarking on their health and vitality while providing anecdotes about their interactions with visitors. The narrative sets a scene of curiosity and charm, inviting readers to explore the lives of the zoo’s residents in depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Zoos -- England -- London Regent's Park (London, England) QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 586322 2025-06-25T09:25:32.445382 text/html 561177 2024-10-18T09:03:21 text/html 4527001 2025-06-25T09:25:41.228325 application/epub+zip 4524112 2025-06-25T09:25:34.390432 application/epub+zip 511480 2025-06-25T09:25:33.412402 application/epub+zip 4641951 2025-06-25T09:25:46.530345 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4585721 2025-06-25T09:25:40.226365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 575587 2022-09-28T20:36:40.891269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 534354 2025-06-25T09:25:31.664375 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 514219 2024-10-18T09:03:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17477 2025-06-25T09:25:46.675297 application/rdf+xml 16307 2025-06-25T09:25:33.564358 image/jpeg 2017 2025-06-25T09:25:33.488355 image/jpeg 4500750 2025-06-25T09:25:32.554412 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia