1950 - 1952: The Standoff
- Cecil and Penelope begin their contentious courtship with the persistent aid of zoo staff. However, Penelope shows no interest in Cecil and his breeding attempts.
The New York Times
April 25, 1951
New York Herald Tribune
Apr 26, 1947
The New York Times
May 14, 1951
New York Times
May 14, 1951
The Atlanta Constitution
June 27, 1952
The New York Times
June 27, 1952
The Austin Statesman
November 6, 1952
Cosmopolitian
September 1952