Home » Pets & Animals » Wild Animals » Bears

Please share your thoughts about about Knut

Are you a Polar Bear Lover?

From the lens Goodbye Knut.

Please use this guest book to share your thoughts and/or questions about Knut or this lens. Thank you.

  • Ninche Apr 23, 2012 @ 3:41 am | delete
    I am. I saw Knut in 2009 and it was breathtaking. This is wonderful lens, thank you for sharing!
  • BlissGlutenFree Mar 31, 2012 @ 9:51 am | delete
    A lovely lens. I do love Polar bears and also those white Spirit Bears too!
  • davenjilli Feb 27, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Wonderful lens! Thanks for sharing. *blessings*
  • wordchazer Feb 18, 2012 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    Thanks Frankster. Another quality bear lens from you, to which mine has now been linked.
  • Rottygal Jan 30, 2012 @ 8:02 pm | delete
    A wonderful tribute to a much loved bear
  • sousababy Jan 17, 2012 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Came back to google +1 this, congrats on your well-deserved purple star (and I see from comments) you made the top 100 Community Favorites for 2011 - belated congrats too!
  • sousababy Jan 17, 2012 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Oh, I must add this straight away to 'Living Articles on Squidoo' - beautifully told and great photos. Rest in peace dear Knut.
  • Afteretc Jan 11, 2012 @ 9:45 am | delete
    I saw Knut when I was in Berlin! Such a beautiful polar bear! RIP Knut.
  • alwaysjules Jan 8, 2012 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Happy New Year and Congratulations on making the top 100 Community Favorites for 2011! I remember when this happened, so sad. This tribute to him is truly lovely.
  • Tiffany Jan 8, 2012 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    knut's so cute!!
  • dpethealth Jan 7, 2012 @ 1:31 am | delete
    Cute cub bear which was glamorized too much. Yet I would give his owners a lot of credit to take his "case" of polar bear and promote conservation of this magnificent animals.
  • LasgalenArts Jan 5, 2012 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    I hadn't heard about this bear before. Informative lens. Great job! As for what to do with Knut now it's out of your hands.
  • cutedevil308 Jan 5, 2012 @ 4:55 pm | delete
    gudbye knut according to god nature was playing a vital role against you. very cute article..
  • rachsue Jan 5, 2012 @ 9:58 am | delete
    We all fell in love with Knut and when he passed, we all felt a horrible loss. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful lens in his honour.
  • djroll Jan 4, 2012 @ 11:43 pm | delete
    A lovely tribute to Knut. Thank you.
  • oxfordian Jan 4, 2012 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    Beautiful and very mnoving story. I actually avoided reading this lens for days because I was afraid of getting too emotional about it, but I'm glad I did. I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a dog named Charlie and his baby (puppy) pictures look just like Knut ... he even looks a little like him grown up. Check out my lens on Care of the Puppy: Your Puppy's First Year for pictures. We even call him our "little polar bear." Here's an Squid Angel Blessing for you (and for Knut too!).
  • entertainmenteveryday Jan 4, 2012 @ 2:06 pm | delete
    I fell in love with Knut too. This site was informative and brought me so many smiles thinking about him. Thank you for sharing the polar bear love!
  • tq01089 Jan 4, 2012 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    poor knut.
  • KathyT Jan 4, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Had to pop over again and add a Squid Blessing now that I've been blessed w/ Squid Wings... Hugs, Kath
  • Lindrus Jan 4, 2012 @ 12:36 am | delete
    Wonderful but sad lens about cute Knut...
  • jptanabe Jan 3, 2012 @ 6:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing about Knut - I love polar bears! Blessed
  • ZodiacImmortal Jan 3, 2012 @ 4:32 pm | delete
    :::tears:: beautiful page! I have a pic from our the Daily News from his 4th birthday hanging up in my room in memorium. When I saw the page I HAD to look at it. I've added it to my featured lenses on http://www.squidoo.com/sullycat lens as well as will be in my http://www.squidoo.com/Funkyfavesquid page (a list of my fave lenses,,,,yet to be published tho)
  • Tipi Jan 3, 2012 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Yes, I love Polar Bears, and Knut was a sweet bear. I love all the bears, every kind. There's something special about any animal that is all white. Cute lens and wonderful tribute to Knut. ~ Bear hugs and a blessing!
  • Omaster Jan 3, 2012 @ 10:07 am | delete
    I love the Polar Bear picture!
  • Jan 3, 2012 @ 9:05 am | delete
    Beautiful creatures - beautiful lens.
  • Thrinsdream Jan 3, 2012 @ 8:40 am | delete
    That was a very moving and beautiful piece of writing. I had never heard of Knut but I understand how such a beautiful creature captured your heart. With thanks and appreciation. Cathi x
  • baby-strollers Jan 2, 2012 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Cool lens - I saw them at the zoo one time - fascinating creatures
  • srioschavez Jan 2, 2012 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    great lens thanks
  • KathyT Jan 2, 2012 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    I just noticed that your lens was front and center again, so I decided to come by again and see the updates. You are so good to keep this issue (and therefore similar issues) before us all. I really do hope the zoo will just allow Knut to rest in peace... THanks for keeping us updated. Hugs, Kath
  • BuddyBink Jan 2, 2012 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    I remember seeing the first images of Knut when the public got its first view of him. It was on line of course but, he was so cute. It is so sad he is gone.
  • Rhidawn Jan 2, 2012 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Aww I love Knut too! Its so sad that he's gone :(..He'll always be remembered though. Great lens.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Jan 2, 2012 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Wonderful to see this on the front page. Returning to sprinkle a blessing for your New Year. May our love for animals be the essence of a year filled with meaning and purpose.
  • Fashionchick Jan 2, 2012 @ 12:25 am | delete
    This lens definitely made me think
  • wheresthekarma Jan 1, 2012 @ 11:51 pm | delete
    THis is a great lens, i stumbled across it by accident but man did it catch my attention. You're a great writer with a fantastic passion to want to help animals. Kudos!!! I agree they should just let Knut rest in peace now!
  • Edutopia Jan 1, 2012 @ 8:36 pm | delete
    Knut was an awesome polar bear and it is sad that he passed so early.
  • jimmyworldstar Jan 1, 2012 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    What a cute polar bear, such a shame that he died so unexpectedly. I don't know how they can survive in temperatures that aren't freezing like their home in the Arctic.
  • jadehorseshoe Jan 1, 2012 @ 6:20 pm | delete
    He was a fine beast. That human intervention worked imperfectly is a testament to the righteous need of humans to do the right thing. I hope those humans would make the same decision, next time.
  • Auntiekatkat Dec 31, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    Congrats on being nominated for Community Favorite Lenses of 2011. A wonderful lens. Fortunately we both share one thing it was easier to vote than for most as mine was my "why-I-am a- vegetarian was nominated as well. A proud moment for all of us. Good luck in the voting.
  • MCB2011 Dec 31, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens!
  • stargazer00 Dec 31, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Knut was definitely a cutie and a special bear. Congrats on making the top 100!
  • Mickie_G Dec 31, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
    I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry for the world, as well. I know writing this page is helping you deal with it. Thanks for sharing and congrats on being in the top 100 Community Lens List.
  • tagsforkids Dec 31, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
    I enjoyed this lens before, but came back to congratulate you on making the top 100. Good luck.
  • Wednesday_Elf Dec 30, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    I love Polar Bears too and found this tribute to Knut very special. I'm so glad you wrote it. Congratulations on having Knut featured on the 2011 Top 100 list.
  • JoyfulReviewer Dec 30, 2011 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Thanks for this endearing tribute! And congratulations on being one of the final 100 favorite Squidoo lenses of 2011!
  • Comfortdoc Dec 30, 2011 @ 6:07 pm | delete
    Congrats on being one of the Top 100 lenses for the year.
  • KimGiancaterino Dec 30, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    This was my choice for favorite lens of 2011. I knew as soon as I heard the news that you would create a fitting tribute to Knut.
  • OhMe Dec 30, 2011 @ 10:26 am | delete
    I sure enjoyed reading this amazing story about Knut, the Polar Bear. Your favorite photo of him is mine, too. Congrats on being in the Top 100 Community Favorites.
  • Tolovaj Dec 15, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    Knut was amazing bear. I bet he will have a movie dedicated to him one day... He has a lens already! I have never seen him, but kind of miss him anyway.
  • michellegeaney Sep 24, 2011 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Fabulous lens!!!! I loved the part on the polar bears; but I never knew Knut was dead. There was articles about him and i watched a documentary on T.V but never knew he was dead. Im sickened. I followed his progress on YouTube for ages. The pieces you did on him were excellent.
  • ellagis Jun 28, 2011 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    I think zoos are horrible places for a wild animal to live in. But.... if only one animal can "sacrify" himself, living in a zoo (the best way possible, of course), and arising attention about the issues of extinction and climate changing, then, I can stand the idea. Like you said in your beautiful lens, Knut was a symbol. That was the important. Of course, I was very sad when I heard that he died....
  • MTF-briguy Jun 11, 2011 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    An inspiring site made for a great cause..thanks for having some much information about Knut in one place.
  • Cumberland Apr 11, 2011 @ 6:49 am | delete
    This lens is obviously a labor of love. Thank You for it.
  • seostive Apr 11, 2011 @ 1:49 am | delete
    Nice lens friend, keep it up, i would like to thanks to you that you posted the very informative information.
  • ChrissLJ Apr 10, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    I hadn't realized he had passed on. While I am (very) anti zoos, I believe since we humans are the reason for the problems most of the wild and endangered animals face, it is our responsibility to protect them at all costs. The zoo's choice to "stretch" Knut also saddens me. It's too reminiscent of Napoleon's dogs and horse.
  • otherlleft Apr 9, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    This is a touching and educational tribute, thank you!
  • HarrisonTheMod Apr 8, 2011 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    That is so heart warming, I really love it!
  • Saeris Apr 6, 2011 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Beautiful Photos...I absolutely LOVE polar bears! :D Would you mind checking out my lens? http://www.squidoo.com/healthy-and-good-exercise For those of you that want to/have trouble getting into exercise. :)
  • kguru1979 Apr 6, 2011 @ 4:45 am | delete
    very brilliant lens...
  • Bella_Stella Apr 5, 2011 @ 3:05 am | delete
    The photos show a lovely bear and I would prefer not thinking of his death...
    Great lens!
  • distancelearningcourses Apr 4, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    Hi Frankster, thanks for your effort to writing such a informative lens on Polar Bear. sadly they are loosing in numbers. I am sure you would have rewarded LOtD from Squidoo. Here after I will keep visiting this page... keep writing Good Lens.. LOL
  • Apr 3, 2011 @ 9:41 am | delete
    Sad loss, I'm sorry. He was really cute!
  • Photahsiamirabel Apr 1, 2011 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Flying by to bless some animal lenses today... =^@@^= 'Bout time say the Persimews.... :)
  • TheGreenerMe Apr 1, 2011 @ 7:07 am | delete
    I was so sad to see him go! I'm glad they found the reason at least as to why it happened. This is a really beautiful tribute.
  • MaxReily Mar 31, 2011 @ 11:39 pm | delete
    What a sad loss. Poor Knut. The consolation is that he was loved and he brought happiness to many, and apparently was happy himself during his short life. Wonderful lens.
  • sopranosyndicate Mar 31, 2011 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    Sad loss, he was a Cute little guy.
  • Mar 30, 2011 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    cute,is sad it die.i can believe the zoo want to stuffed,your right let him rest in peace.
  • RandyMeisner Mar 30, 2011 @ 3:14 am | delete
    Poor little guy. He sure was cute!
  • I001l01I02l Mar 29, 2011 @ 5:46 am | delete
    oh..how can i say goodbye? i wanted to see Knut!
  • Vicki_Footheathcare Mar 29, 2011 @ 4:34 am | delete
    How cute! :)
  • Angela_Rosas Mar 28, 2011 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    Cutie pie.....
  • lestroischenes Mar 28, 2011 @ 1:41 am | delete
    Loved this lens. Nice story and lots of pictures. Will look out for more polar bears in future.
  • J-Monti Mar 28, 2011 @ 1:11 am | delete
    He's cool!
  • Betsy Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Hi Franster ;o)..I just discovered your posts recently in the aftermath of Knut's death. I am as shocked and unnerved as you. You've done a lovely job of collecting lots of the most well-known photos, footage and history of Knut. He was also my muse for the last 4 years. I also participated with many other people in the internet community who loved him. I miss him dearly but I must admit, I am glad he did not have to grow old in that stony, monotonous enclosure. Now he lives permanantly in the warmth of our hearts. Thank you!
  • ArtByLinda Mar 27, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    I think this lil knut touched many hearts in his life, beautiful story and tribute to him. Blessed!
  • SoundFinance Mar 27, 2011 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Perhaps Thomas Doerflein and Knut are now together for all time.
  • JoanneOtt Mar 27, 2011 @ 6:46 pm | delete
    Great tribute. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • stargazer00 Mar 27, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Amazingly, I didn't hear anything about Knut until he died. This is a beautiful lens about him. He was adorable.
  • Eighteen Mar 27, 2011 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    A gorgeous bear ... very sad.
  • Wedding_Mom Mar 27, 2011 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    He sure was awful cute, to bad about his untimely death.
  • katiecolette Mar 27, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    What a touching and sad story.
  • Doolens Mar 27, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    Hi what a lovely lens. Must admit made me cry. What a cute little chap. Nice to see people thinking so much about animals. would'nt our lives be sooo much more boring without them. RIP Knut. Cheers for telling his story.
  • gr8face Mar 27, 2011 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    His personality came right through the camera. He was a real character.
  • britishidol2011 Mar 27, 2011 @ 11:58 am | delete
    That is really painful
  • mukunda22 Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Congrats on the Knut story here and LOTD! ****Blessed****
  • Anne Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:22 am | delete
    I am absolutely devastated by Knut's death! I had wanted so much to visit him in Berlin! I pray he is at peace in heaven with Thomas.
  • SereneSea Mar 27, 2011 @ 8:15 am | delete
    I wonder what makes the parent abandon the small kids. A wonderful story of Knut and his attempts of survival in this tough world.
    Congrats on the LOTD.
  • mismatch Mar 27, 2011 @ 6:54 am | delete
    very nice story and pics. Keep well.
  • greener4you Mar 27, 2011 @ 6:21 am | delete
    What a great tribute to Knut, he touched so many lives in his short lifetime. Congratulations on your LOTD
  • darciefrench Mar 27, 2011 @ 2:48 am | delete
    What a great story, thanks for sharing -:) Congrats on LOTD
  • bohnanza22 Mar 26, 2011 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing his story.
  • OriginArtz Mar 26, 2011 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    This is a really touching lens.
  • OriginArtz Mar 26, 2011 @ 10:32 pm | delete
    This is a really touching lens.
  • KellyMariaClark Mar 26, 2011 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens. It brought tears to my eyes... what a sweet bear who touched so many hearts!
  • PamelaRice Mar 26, 2011 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    I, too, have followed Knut since his earliest days, and I share your grief at the loss of this extraordinary being. He was noble, and will be missed. I like to think he will shortly be reincarnated to live the life he was meant for; and the life just passed served to make us aware of the plight of polar bears.
  • BuildingBlockToys Mar 26, 2011 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    A wonderful tribute to a cute polar bear that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Thanks Frankie for making this lens!
  • susan300 Mar 26, 2011 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing Knut's story with us, even though it had a sad ending...
  • Asimtotos Mar 26, 2011 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    It seems like Knut was loved by many. It's sad that he couldn't live in the wilderness, but killing him would have been cruel. He still lived a happy life with his caretaker. I hope he won't be forgotten.
  • clouda9 Mar 26, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    I feel the (your) pain in every single word you have written and loved seeing the wonderful photos you have put on here. What a horribly, tragic lose...R.I.P. Knut.

    Congrats on LOTD!
  • ndasika Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    It is very sad that we have lost Knut. R.I.P Knut.
  • howtomakemoneyreview Mar 26, 2011 @ 11:47 am | delete
    R.I.P. Knut. The death is better for an animal If they can't live in freedom.
  • LikinTrikin Mar 26, 2011 @ 10:29 am | delete
    What a beautiful lens, I am so sorry for your loss.
  • sushilkin Mar 26, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Good appreciable work for Knut!!
  • tal191 Mar 26, 2011 @ 9:45 am | delete
    SOOO Cute!!Thank you for this Lens!!
  • Harshitha Mar 26, 2011 @ 3:04 am | delete
    KNUT! He was just 4! I do not know hat to say. I always thought he was here to stay. He is so cute. I do not want to say he 'was'. For me He still Is.
  • nukemdomis Mar 26, 2011 @ 3:04 am | delete
    Some of the best pics I've seen of Polar Bears.
  • miaponzo Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:22 am | delete
    I had heard the story before I saw your lens.. thanks for doing this :)
  • garyr_h Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
    I completely agree with you about the stretched thing. It's definitely indecent.
  • txbountyhunter Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    WOW !! What a great wat to keep his spirt alive . Really must have hurt the trainer to lose such a wounderful animal . Sorry to hear he is gone. Lets keep his spirt living on.
  • middlelife Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    Lovely, thanks for sharing!
  • kougar Mar 25, 2011 @ 10:36 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! Very touching lens. Thanks for sharing
  • Nibbled Mar 25, 2011 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    I think Knut captured hearts from all around the world. I was so sad to hear of his passing. Beautiful tribute you've created here. Congrats on your well deserved purple star and Lens of the Day!
  • Jerry_David Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    wow, cool lens you compiled, thanks for sharing the informative lens and congrats on your LotD!
  • bossypants Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    What a wonderful tribute to this adorable bear! I am sorry for your sadness over his loss.
  • kare2share Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    Such a lovely tribute to a beautiful animal! Hopefully he will be remembered for the lasting and positive impact he had on raising awareness. The videos of Knut as a cub are just adorable. Thank you for sharing, and congrats on Lens of the Day!
  • Ethicalm Mar 25, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    thanks for sharing. I hope he isnt stuffed and that he can be put to rest properly..earth to earth and his soul is in his heaven
  • FoxMusic Mar 25, 2011 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this heart warming story
  • ljm63 Mar 25, 2011 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed reading about Knut's life. I read about his death in our local paper. Very nice tribute to a little bear's life!
  • jasminesphotography Mar 25, 2011 @ 1:35 pm | delete
    I never heard about him. He was a beautiful polar bear. I enjoyed this whole lens. Congrats on LOTD.
  • kathysart Mar 25, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Stuff Knut? Good grief that is horrible! So sad this guy only lived to be 4. This is a wonderful lens though and I enjoyed my visit.
  • GonnaFly Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Beautiful photos and a beautifully written tribute.
  • prosperity66 Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    How could I forget about this. I'm blessing this page, of course.
  • Alfiesgirl Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:12 pm | delete
    A beautifu tribute 5*****
  • Rob3 Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LoTD, well deserved! This is a lovelytribute to a cute polar bear.
  • Squidoolinepro Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    What a beautiful and sweet lens on Knut. I heard about it on the news. So sad.

    Blessed by a squid angel;)
  • giftskingdom Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
    goodbye, Knut.
  • Donita_Marie Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:03 am | delete
    What a beautiful animal, he had a wonderful life and it's sad that he passed on. I'm glad you found Squidoo and created this lens. Thanks so much for sharing this heartwarming story. I love animals! :)
  • ChrisDeals Mar 25, 2011 @ 10:52 am | delete
    It was said to hear, but at least we learned so much from him.
  • AdriennePetersen Mar 25, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    Wonderful touching lens and congrats on LOTD.
  • MelissaInTheSky Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:42 am | delete
    Very sad. :( Goodbye, Knut.
  • VickiSims Mar 25, 2011 @ 8:01 am | delete
    I was so saddened to learn of the death of Knut, but enjoyed your lovely tribute to him on this lens.
  • KathyT Mar 25, 2011 @ 7:47 am | delete
    Frankie, you did a fine job with this lens, and I congratulate you on LOTD! This lens made me feel good - and yet sad - all at once. There is so much we don't know about our non-human companions on this Earth. Although it is always sad when we witness death - no matter whose - I am grateful that Knut did have some comfort in his short life.

    Nice work!
    :) Kath
  • Fitzcharming Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:34 am | delete
    Knut was a sweetie. I had no idea he died and certainly hope the zoo doesn't stuff him. You've put together a great tribute.
  • modz Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:48 am | delete
    All news were talking about Knut, good bye to him. This is great lens, congratulations on LOTD!
  • BabyCheetah Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:40 am | delete
    I had heard about this in the news in Australia. It is very sad but I love this page you have made for dear Knut :)
  • rdgubaten Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:30 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your experiences with a knut through this lens. I believe this must be a lens of the day.
  • finalfantasyxvi Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:29 am | delete
    great lens! Knut was cute!
  • SuperSquidman Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:12 am | delete
    Farewell Knut, you will be missed!
  • manijamwal Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:56 am | delete
    he must be like a family member to you , dont you worry , whatever happens happens for good by god

    http://www.purpleleafstudioapartments.com/
  • ChrisDay Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:42 am | delete
    If the idea to have him stuffed is serious, it is consistent with what I hate about zoos - animals disrespectfully turned into spectacles for our 'pleasure' and for their negative welfare.
  • Frankster Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:35 am | delete
    I couldn't agree more!
  • Quirina Mar 25, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    'By Friday morning, there were nearly 8,000 entries in the zoo's online memorial book, with several people trying to organize a protest for Saturday morning at the zoo against Knut's display in the museum.'
    http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,753142,00.html

    More news: Press conference with detailed autopsy results announced for Thursday.
  • Frankster Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:13 am | delete
    To everyone who has commented to this lens, thank you. The response has been overwhelming. I am so glad to see how much Knut was loved. I will continue to add info and photos of his short life. Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister
  • KarleenMurray Mar 25, 2011 @ 1:56 am | delete
    Great tribute to a the first polar bear celebrity. As he got older though and the world didn't think he was a cute as he was, the media didn't pay as much attention to him. Do you think he died of a broken heart? RIP
  • Frankster Mar 25, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
    I think he probably missed Thomas Doerflein as any animal would miss someone who raised him with the love Thomas did but I don't think it had anything to do with his death. Bear hugs, Frankster
  • its_easy Mar 25, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Poor Knut, even tho I have barely heard of him up until his recent death, It's saddening, but maybe because of all the cute pictures they put up of him, I mean how could you not love that face.
  • mediservices Mar 25, 2011 @ 5:33 am | delete
    ho so cute ...i feel sorry for him..
  • Vitamoney Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:31 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD...very love this lense..
  • blue22d Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Great lens, very informative. What a cutie he was. Captivity takes its toll of wild animals sometimes. I am not in favor of stuffing. Thanks for sharing.
  • RecnepsDaGreat Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:14 pm | delete
    Excellent lens, made me choke up
  • lisadh Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Your passion always come through on your lenses, and this one is no different. Well done, and congrats on LoTD.
  • Norma_Budden Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! This lens sure deserves that honor and I like the recent changes you made. Any word on the autopsy yet?
  • Frankster Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Yes, preliminary results - see http://www.squidoo.com/goodbye-knut#module149005108 above. Latest news is they are talking about STUFFING Knut and putting him on display!!! See http://www.squidoo.com/goodbye-knut#module149106417 Bear hugs, Frankie
  • tiff0315 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    This is very awesome! I am so glad that you made this wonderful lens to help with the polar bears. Knut was definitely a sweet and wonderful bear. It's great that he has touched so many lives. Congrats on a well-deserved LotD
  • gypsyman27 Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    I am not an animal lover, but I feel empathy for the entire polar bear population. We humans are driving them to their death and their demise on the planet earth. Soon the polar bear will not exist! I want my great grand children to know and see animals such as these. We have to improve our environment so that all creatures may survive. See you around the galaxy...
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    Congratulations on your Lens of the Day.

    A wonderful tribute to Knut ~ Blessed by a Squidoo Angel ~
  • Wysiwigs Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    I love that you got lens of the day, but I am SO sorry it was for something so sad :o/ He sure was a cute little guy (and even as a big guy).
  • Kathryn002 Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Very sad to hear of his death, but I hope he can be remembered for his life as a superstar and global warming icon.
  • Stonecutter Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:53 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD for this lens, it certainly is deserving.
  • lasertek Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    I was likewise stunned & saddened by Knut's early death.
  • JackalyeYe Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    Sorry to hear Knut die. I love Knut so much in your Blog.
  • allthingsgreat10 Mar 24, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    what a gorgeous lens... a lovely tribute to a very special animal.
  • nightbear Mar 24, 2011 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Such a well deserved honor. congratulations on Lens of the day.
  • Tcowell Mar 24, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    This is a good tribute
  • Romaxx Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    What a wonderful tribute to Knut! Congratulations on your LOTD!
  • peppypatricia Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    Congrats on being voted lense of the day!!!
  • catbehaviors Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    I had never heard of Knut before reading this lens. He was an adorable bear, his life was much too short. RIP Knut. Congratulations on LotD and Purple Star! I'm sure Knut would be honored. :)
  • Michey Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    This is really a great tribute, because a life is a life, and everybody is fighting with health problems. So ii is sad!
    Congrats for LOTD
  • quicpost Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Read about it in the newspaper locally here in Hawaii. It was so sad to read about Knut.
  • bejeezers Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    A wonderful tribute.
  • happynutritionist Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Sometime in the past several months, can't remember when, I saw the whole story of Knut and his "human parent" on television, and thought it was amazing. So when I heard the news of Knut's death, it was so sad to hear...you have done a wonderful tribute. The passing of Doerflein was also news to me, so sad. Congrats on LOTD.
  • PatinKC Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! I am lenrolling this to my Knut lens.
  • PatinKC Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD! I am lenrolling this to my Knut lens.
  • poddys Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Very nice tribute lens Frankie, it's good to see you get LOTD as well. I am also amazed at the love this lens has received, ranked #130 in just 4 days! That is truly amazing. Add to that another blessing from me :)
  • Mistalina Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    I was saddened to hear the news about Knut. This is a wonderful lens and tribute. Congratulations on the LOTD honor.
  • ukgreetingcards Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:41 pm | delete
    Are that was so sad!! I hope Knuts has gone to polar bear heaven really sweat tribute
  • Jewelsofawe Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    Sorry to hear about Knut. Blessed this sweet lens!
  • Susan52 Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    When I heard about Knut's death I thought of you, Frankie. What a wonderful tribute lens. Congratulations on LOTD and purple, too!
  • Shirts-And-Travel Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Hard to imagine this adorable polar bear is actually gone, but your Lens helps keep his memory alive. Thanks for a great Lens, and congratulations on the LOTD.
  • Quirina Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Nice lens, and sad as well. I read the same comment somewhere about how his death occurred as you quoted, yet in this article it is described differently: http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,752537,00.html - this is a relatively serious German news magazine. And maybe this will comfort you a little ;-) http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,752998,00.html
  • mahimattphoto Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    What a wonderful tribute. I was unfamiliar with Knut but really enjoined the story of his life.
  • BigGirlBlue Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    How incredibly sad. 4 years is such a short life.
  • Ruthi Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    What a fabulous tribute lens for your furry friend, Knut. Congratulations on LOTD!
  • StephanieCS Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    adorable cub pictures and a beautiful story...thanks for sharing Knut's story.
  • BunnyFabulous Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    what a sweet, touching and fitting tribute to an extremely special polar bear.
  • lilymom24 Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    I was saddened to hear of Knut's death as well. What a lovely tribute to him.
    Congrats on LOTD and your purple star...well deserved.
  • DesignedbyLisa Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    So sad...what a great tribute.
  • JennySui Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    Congrats on LOTD! This is a wonderful lens.
  • Soulshine_Expressions Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    So sad. What a beautiful tribute to Knut. Congratulations on your LOTD. :)
  • rms Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Congrats on a bittersweet LotD!
  • pacrapacma Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    How sad. I wish I could look at all the pictures and videos without knowing Knut died. I'm going to my happy place now. I'm closing my eyes, and Knut is still alive. I think you are doing a wonderful thing donating to polar bears. Nice lens! Well deserving of LOTD!
  • Plantobuildashed Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    What a great tribute to Knut.
  • bjslapidary Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Great job. A great memorial for Knut.
  • bjslapidary Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    Great job. A great memorial for Knut.
  • GramaBarb Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:30 pm | delete
    You are certainly the right person to write this tribute about Knut! Congratulations on LOTD!
  • eep720 Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Good lens but very sad, this is the first i've heard of Knut and I'm sorry he's gone.
  • Shar Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:51 am | delete
    What a lovely tribute to Knut. This wonderful creature will be missed... I can see you out a lot of work, and your heart frlt feelings. Shar
  • Barkely Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    I was sooo sad to hear Knut died! What a wonderful tribute you've created here!
  • Debs Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:45 am | delete
    that is just so sad...i hadn't yet heard the news and read it here first...
  • pmolinero Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:43 am | delete
    It is so sad that Knut passed away so suddenly.
    Congrats on the LOTD and Purple Star for your nice tribute to this cute polar bear.
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    My heart goes out to you Frankster, be proud for all you did.
  • pheonix76 Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Goodbye Knut, you are no longer in captivity.
  • AnnsHomeDecor Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:31 am | delete
    Very nice lens.
  • AnnsHomeDecor Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Very nice lens.
  • TapIn2U Mar 24, 2011 @ 11:22 am | delete
    This lens seriously made me cry! I feel awful for not knowing about him when he was alive. Such an adorable, polar bear. Thank you for paying a tribute to dear Knut. Fantastic lens!
    Sundae ;-)
  • Dawn_Mathisen_aka_Candle_Dawn Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Awwww Knut was oh-so-cute and it's sad he's gone. This is a great lens and most worthy of LOTD - congratulations! Well done to keep Knut's memory alive and raise money for these amazing animals. You have been "Angel Blessed" today and I thoroughly enjoyed your lens complete with a few tears. See you around Squidoo!
  • pastella Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:47 am | delete
    What a lovely tribute to adorable Knut. He made an impact on so many people. Great lens.
  • mich1908 Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    This is so sad. What a cute and adorable little bear.
  • Mar 24, 2011 @ 10:18 am | delete
    This lens is just awesome! I'll bring tears to any sensible person's eyes, thanks for sharing the facts about Knut.
  • ebsouth Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:46 am | delete
    Such sad news. He was an adorable little thing.
  • LensbyLisa Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:16 am | delete
    Inspiring tribute to Knut, so sad to hear that he is no longer with us in body, but his memory and legacy will last forever. Thanks for sharing this...it must have been difficult, but you did a wonderful job.
  • huvalbd Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Beautiful lens--so sad, but beautiful
  • I-sparkle Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:39 am | delete
    Wonderful tribute to Knut and his surrogate Dad. Congratulations on your LotD.
  • d-artist Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD and Purple Star...well deserved.
  • SueM11 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Such a lovely tribute to this adorable polar bear. Congratulations on LOTD.
  • PeteSchultz Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:14 am | delete
    How very timely...and informative. congrats on LOTD it is well deserved.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Mar 24, 2011 @ 8:02 am | delete
    This breaks my heart... Knut's passing. I appreciate your passion for him and all polar bears. I feel sick every time I see a photo of a polar bear starving and stranded on a tiny slip of ice. Their plight, as impacted by Global Warming, is heavy on my heart these days. We need to be doing more about this. Thanks for keeping this in the public eye.
  • aj2008 Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:46 am | delete
    I am so sorry to read this sad news Frankster.
  • lollyj Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:42 am | delete
    Congrats on your well deserved LOTD and Purple Star.
    How sad that Knut died so young. But the impact he made on the world
    goes beyond exceptional.
  • coffeebreakdesigns Mar 24, 2011 @ 7:37 am | delete
    What a tribute! Very thoughtful.
  • lemonsqueezy Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:57 am | delete
    I was going to make a Knut lens today. You beat me to it. This is much better than I had dreamed I could make. What a wonderful fella. Congratulations on LotD - I know it is bitter sweet.
  • ScrumptiousIndia Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:28 am | delete
    Congratulations!! You have done a great job....a wonderful cause!!The story is sad but an eye opener. Keep up the good work.
  • ShirlW Mar 24, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    What a lovely tribute and a sad story. Congratulations on LotD.
  • Stazjia Mar 24, 2011 @ 5:43 am | delete
    Congratulations on LOTD, if ever a page deserved it, this one does.
  • prosperity66 Mar 24, 2011 @ 5:06 am | delete
    I don't think a polar bear is made to live in a zoo and else where than in Arctic ocean. I think that most of zoo animals die because their place is NOT in zoos neither in our latitudes. I'd like zoos to become illegal because of this and because they bring lots of money and attract people who don't have the best intentions - how do they capture animals and horrible stories I've read about this!

    On the other hand, poor Knut might have died because he got the visit of ugly Leonardo Di Caprio? I would have like to help raise Knut too, but I'm just against putting wild animals in prisons. This is a very sad story and I hope this opens some's eyes and that measures will be taken.

    If my charity of choice is Polar Bear International it's also because I want to know that polar bears live in their natural environment and nowhere else.

    Congratulations on your LOTD.
  • PurplePansy Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:56 am | delete
    Sooo cute!!! Sorry to hear that Knut just passed away just recently.
  • skiesgreen Mar 24, 2011 @ 4:51 am | delete
    This is a wonderful tribute lens to an animal which stole the world's heart. Congrats on LOTD *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Angel blessings for Dogs on Squidoo and also on Squidoo LOTD Lenses,
  • SheilaVine Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:25 am | delete
    I loved this bear too, I used his story in my lessons with German students and it was always a fun lesson. Sad news
  • elyria Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:15 am | delete
    I feel so sad about the news that Knut died. But at the same time, Knut brought so much happiness, love and joy to so many people around the world. One baby bear can make a big impact in such a short period of time. I am glad you made this Lens to celebrate Knut's life.
  • Irenemaria Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:06 am | delete
    One little bears death is touching our hearts. In my news paper there are reports of ten thousands of people that died too. I feel split inside.
  • LaraineRose Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:48 am | delete
    One of the Proverbs says, ‘A good man takes care of his animals, but wicked men are cruel to theirs.’ (12:10) I truly believe this.

    You have made a wonderful tribute to Knut and I enjoyed the photo gallery and videos .. too bad the little guy died so young.
  • Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Congratulations on Lens of the Day.
  • Mujjen Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:06 am | delete
    Great tribute to Knut the Cutie! I felt so sad when I heard he died. Congratulations on LOTD and PSA, well deserved!
  • LaraineRose Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
    I enjoyed the YouTubes and photo gallery. This lens is truly worthy of a Purple Star! It is wonderful that it received Lens of the Day though. Knut will live on though your work .. I hope that we don't kill off all the other polar bear.
  • GrowWear Mar 24, 2011 @ 2:03 am | delete
    Sad to see you go, Knut. Congratulations to Frankster for recognizing you and for winning LOTD with this tribute.
  • KokoTravel Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:32 am | delete
    Very touching lens... Thank you!

    Do you happen to know why Knut died?
  • Airinka Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:31 am | delete
    This lens is full of cute nice pictures. Amazing!!!
  • Airinka Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:31 am | delete
    This lens is full of cute nice pictures. Amazing!!!
  • ChrisDay Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:14 am | delete
    What a tragic end - the purple star and Lens of the Day are rightly awarded to this tribute. I have horrible feelings about zoos but love the animals.
  • Rewards4life Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:11 am | delete
    RIP Knut. An outstanding lens, Frankie. Thanks for creating it.
  • leiconau Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:11 am | delete
    This is a very nice celebration of Knuts life and very deserving of LOTD. I often go to our Seaworld to watch the Polar Bears. Their majesty and power are awesome but when you watch them play it's like watching some very large children rough housing.
  • tealmermaid Mar 24, 2011 @ 1:03 am | delete
    Congrats on LOTD!
  • Retro_Loco Mar 24, 2011 @ 12:01 am | delete
    With tears in my eyes, I congratulate you on LOTD & your Purple Star. I commend you for your devotion to writing about Knut and his human parent, and for donating your royalties to Polar Bears International. The deaths of Doerflein and Knut are very sad, but they both opened the eyes of a lot of people and made an impact on many.
  • JRLSolutions Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:38 pm | delete
    Great memorial for Knut! Lovely lens
  • chaynn03 Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    How sad this lens is..
  • erica38 Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    Very nicely done lens..Aww such a cute polar bear. I especially like the videos you included. Thanks for sharing.
  • Tipi Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    I thought of you immediately when I heard that the world had lost Knut and my heart broke with yours. This is not a happy LOTD, but thank you for this very hard to read tribute and thanks to Squidoo for honoring Knut. Bear hugs my friend......
  • Philippians468 Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    thank you for sharing this lens! it is a touching story. cheers
  • nancycarol Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    Very sad news about this little bear. He was so very sweet and cute. Congratulations for LOTD, and thanks for sharing. Polar bears are so endangered now too, it's a shame there's one less in the world.
  • imolaK Mar 23, 2011 @ 1:55 am | delete
    This is a very sad news. Your lens is nice. Blessed!
  • AnnaleeBlysse Mar 22, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    I saw on news he'd passed. Sorry to hear that. Whoever they interviewed talked about stress being a factor, yet, they were likely involved in ensuring Knut had stressful life in front of crowds all the time. I hope they learn from this event and subject polar bears to less time in front of crowds.
  • Comfortdoc Mar 22, 2011 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    So sad to hear the news about Knut's death, but what a beautiful tribute. Definitely deserves the purple star.
  • Comfortdoc Mar 24, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
    ...and the LOTD.
  • d-artist Mar 22, 2011 @ 2:52 pm | delete
    My heart is heavy...he had such a short life! Thanks for this lens I enjoyed this tribute
  • Stazjia Mar 22, 2011 @ 8:17 am | delete
    It's so sad that Knut died at such a young age and the pictures and videos here really emphasize the tragedy of his death.
  • WordCustard Mar 22, 2011 @ 4:09 am | delete
    I went to visit Knut although it was at the height of his popularity and difficult to see him with all the crowds... I do have a nice photo. I shed a few tears the other day when I saw that he had died, and it was so sad that Thomas died young too.
  • Wendy Mar 21, 2011 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    I love you Knut....

    WML
    Los Angeles, CA USA
  • CastleRoy Mar 21, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    very sad wonderful dedication and remembrance lens. thank you.
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 21, 2011 @ 8:40 pm | delete
    Oh, Frankie. I'll have to come back later. It's too sad to look at these photos and videos right now. Blessings to you for loving Knut and sharing him with everyone.
  • nightcats Mar 21, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    I am so sorry about Knut. How sad is this? I am privileged to have viewed polar bears in the wild when I visited Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. They are truly beautiful animals -- but not ones you should get close and personal with. :-)
  • daria369 Mar 21, 2011 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    ***Angel blessings*** to you and Knut & featured on "My Life with Angel Wings" lens ... :)
  • Stonecutter Mar 21, 2011 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Gosh, I remember my wife and I watching videos of this incredibly cute cub on you tube. We shared it with so many people and were so touched by the relationship between Knut and Thomas. So very sorry to have lost this precious bear but thankful for the short time we had him and the incredible things he taught all us.
  • WendyKrick Mar 21, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
    So sad that he died so young. :(
  • Kelsey-Budden-16 Mar 20, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    To be honest, I don't really know what to say other then 'Awe! Poor Knut!'

    I can say that he was such a little cutie! Kinda makes me wonder why his surrogate committed suicide...
  • rms Mar 20, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Very sad. :(
  • Norma_Budden Mar 20, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    I am definitely familiar with Knut and am surprised by such a sudden passing. I didn't follow Knut's life, as you have, and was not aware of so much controversy surrounding Knut's life. Thanks for bringing these facts to light - for me - and for creating such a loving memorial to a polar bear which may as well have been your own pet.
  • Squidster Mar 20, 2011 @ 5:49 pm | delete
    I'm very sad about the untimely death of Knut. Thank you for making this beautiful tribute lens to keep his memory alive for future generations.
  • ricky-macleod Mar 20, 2011 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    such ashame about knut i love any wildlife programmes about polar bears and wish that they werent in decline. your lens is great have enjoyed the video clips...macca

by

Frankster

I'm Frankster, aka Bearmeister. I fell in love with Knut the moment I saw the picture in the introduction. I have followed him through the short 4 years... more »

Feeling creative? Create a Lens!

Explore related pages

Related Tags