From the REAL Winnie the Pooh to the Tower of London lions a

From the REAL Winnie the Pooh to the Tower of London lions and hippopotami gifted to the Queen: How exotic animals have long been a tool of royal diplomacy - as pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian return to China after 12 years in Edinburgh

At London Zoo, Guy the gorilla, Jumbo the elephant and Winnie the bear - who was the inspiration for AA Milne's Winnie the Pooh - drew thousands of visitors during the 20th century. Above: Winnie.

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