King George III was the lucky recipient of a cheetah, which was named Miss Jenny and famously depicted by artist George Stubbs. In the 13th century, King Henry III was given three lions, an elephant and a polar bear by European rulers, leading to the creation of the Tower of London's menagerie. It was there that star attractions including 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. Yet they were just the latest in a long line of exotic animals who have come to British shores, either as a result of royal relationships or through the work of London Zoo. Pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian, who spent 12 years as the stars of Edinburgh Zoo, were finally flown home to China yesterday.
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