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Gustave's carries three bullet wound scars on his body. His right shoulder blade was also found to be deeply wounded. Circumstances surrounding the four scars are unknown. Scientists who have studied
Gustave claim that his uncommon size and weight impede his ability to hunt the usual agile prey of
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