#15: A Hippo-Drawn Carriage
In a remarkable training demonstration, a man harnessed one of Africa’s most formidable beasts, a hippo, to pull a carriage. This rare photograph showcases Clyde Beatty, the circus-trained hippo who astonished many by performing this and other feats.
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The circus, once among the largest in the United States, showcased an array of animals, including lions. However, the spectacle of a hippo pulling a carriage remained a standout attraction until the circus eventually disbanded.