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Sean (A Bear) Gets Some Dental Work
Sean (A Bear) Gets Some Dental
Work
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Sean the Wellington Zoo
sun bear was too lazy to walk to the dentist so the staff of
the Wellington Zoo had to carry the lazy fellow in the style
of an Egyptian despot of Pharaoenic times.
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The treatment of Sean had
aroused anger among the Zoos Meerkats who promptly went on
strike – this may be the last shot of a Meerkat on its
hind legs while the impromptu rolling stoppages
lasted.
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Unfortunately there was some early confusion relating to Sean's treatment and it took some time before an amateur podiatrist would leave Sean's feet alone so that the dental work could begin.
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Eventually...the dental work began.
Scoop Note: These pictures were supposed to run a couple of weeks ago but there was some debate as to the cuteness factor of Sean. Initially a bear having his teeth cleaned seemed a winner but on closer inspection Sean's tongue was deemed a bit yucky. Finally however Scoop is proud to have brought the striking Meerkats and Sean's overlong tongue to the public.
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