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Royal Scottish Museum Jungle City Exhibition 2011 |
'CROCOSAURUS' - Mariana Bassani ... and the background: 'CLOUDIA' - Patrick Hughes
© Peter Stubbs. www.edinphoto.org.uk Photograph taken September 29, 2011
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Jungle City Exhibition |
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Royal Scottish Museum The photo above was taken when the Jungle City sculptures were exhibited in the newly-reopened Royal Scottish Museum on the day of the Grand Auction of these birds and animals. This photo was taken in the basement of the museum, where new entrances have been created at street level. |
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Endangered Species The 'Jungle City' exhibition came to Edinburgh in August 2011. It comprised over 130 life-size animals, representing endangered species - elephants, tigers, orangutans, crocodiles and hornbills - painted by artists and celebrities. The animals were all on display in the Royal Botanic Garden from August 16 to September 4. Then from September 6, most of them were moved to other sites in and around the centre of Edinburgh, including Princes Street Gardens. |
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Charity Auction The animals are to be auctioned at the end of the exhibition, on September 29 for the conservation charity, 'Elephant Family' that supports endangered African wildlife. The exhibition will also benefit six UK conservation charities. |