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Animal cultural heritage: Elephants, unicorns and ancient lizards

How did people in the Middle Ages and early modern times draw animals that they had never seen themselves (such as elephants and hippos)? Can you hear a Tyrannosaurus Rex roar when you hear the Mississippi alligator call? What is cat worship all about - from Ancient Egypt to today's Internet? Join us as we explore the history and cultural heritage of the animal world in the German Digital Library!

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