Topsy the Camel (born prior to 1855, possibly as early as c. 1834 – April 1934), also known as Old Topsy, was a female Bactrian camel who was the last surviving member of the United States Camel Corps. Later in life, she was part of a menagerie at Ringling Brothers Circus, then was featured in several early films, then was a resident at the Selig and Griffith Park zoos.
Topsy the Camel (born prior to 1855, possibly as early as c. 1834 – April 1934), also known as Old Topsy, was a female Bactrian camel who was the last surviving member of the United States Camel Corps. Later in life, she was part of a menagerie at Ringling Brothers Circus, then was featured in several early films, then was a resident at the Selig and Griffith Park zoos.
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