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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Rebecca Russell

Exotic animals the Queen has been sent - from tortoises to a crocodile and a hippo

While Her Majesty no longer flies or sails abroad, being one of the most well-travelled nonagenarians in the world is an impressive title to have in your arsenal. The Queen has visited over 120 countries during her monumental reign - some places have even welcomed the monarch more than 20 times - and on every visit she is gifted with several weird and wonderful presents.

Despite being presented with countless bunches of flowers, tokens and keepsakes from her travels, many of Her Majesty's gifts have also come in animal form. Whether it is two pygmy hippopotami from the President of Liberia or two giant tortoises from the People of Seychelles, take a look at the cute and exotic animals that have been given to The Queen.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh feed bananas to Donna, a 7 year old Asian Elephant (Getty Images)
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