Salvador Dali with his pet ocelot, Babou, and cane. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Roger Higgins, World Telegram staff photographer
Salvador Dali, the surrealist painter, was known for his eccentric lifestyle. His pet ocelot, Babou, was often seen accompanying him to restaurants and on ocean liner voyages. Dali even commissioned a custom-made, jewel-encrusted collar for Babou. This section delves into Dali's relationship with Babou and the role the ocelot played in his art and public persona.