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Variety: September 2007

Monday, September 10, 2007


'Bush', 'Clinton' in Ukrainian zoo


Cellmates Bush and Clinton are the newest residents of an Ukrainian zoo, but they aren't complaining because the staff pamper them with fruit juice, their favourite drink.

The special pair, who are the last remaining skunks in captivity in the country, are named after current US President George W Bush and former president Bill Clinton.

The animals, known for their ability to excrete a foul-smelling odour when alarmed, were presented to the zoo in Kharkov city as a gift two weeks ago.

Their names were chosen to reflect the species' geographic origin -- North America, said a spokesman for the zoo, adding the duo has not sprayed anyone with their trademark odour so far.

"Most of all, they like juices," a zoo official said when asked what the skunks' preferred, according to a report by RIA Novosti.

But they eat almost everything from fruits and vegetables to fish and meat, he added.
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