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The Bear from Berlin
Knut, a polar bear cub became a global sensation after surviving rejection by his mother.
Knut caused hour-long queues at the Berlin zoo and has become a bona fide celebrity in Germany, with his own brand, CD, book and even a Hollywood offering to film his life story.
Knut had his own video podcast from the zoo and a song was written about him: "I was born in a zoo in the middle of Berlin, I have a lot of friends even a penguin ... "
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How One Little Polar Bear Captivated The World (Knut)
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How did one little bear capture the hearts of people around the world and how is it that News of Knut still gets headlines?
Berlin mourns polar bear Knut's zookeeper "dad"
The 44-year old zookeeper with a thick black beard won the admiration of many in Germany and abroad when he stayed with the polar bear around the clock for 150 straight days, handfeeding the cub milk and porridge through the nights.
- Berlin mourns polar bear Knut's zookeeper "dad" - Yahoo! News
- Hundreds of Germans flocked to the Berlin zoo on Tuesday to mourn the sudden death of the popular zookeeper who raised celebrity polar bear Knut.
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Popularity and Controversy
Some animal rights campaigners had criticized the zoo's decision to hand raise the bear. Supporters pointed out the animal would have died shortly after birth without Doerflein's care.
- Knut, Wikipedia
- Animal rights activist Frank Albrecht said that Knut should have been killed rather than brought up suffering the humiliation of being treated as a domestic pet.
- Berlin Zoo says no to putting away baby polar bear
- Officials at the Berlin Zoo have emphatically denied suggestions from various animal right groups and politicians that they kill the now famous polar bear, Knut.
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Knut on YouTube
The cute Knut
This is the first polar bear which was born in Berlin Zoo after 30 years! Knut is a twin, but his brother died 4 days after birth. Species : Polar Bear Gender : Male Birthday : 05.12.2006 Home : Berlin Zoo (Germany) www.zoo-berlin.de Pictures by: Peter Griesbach, Zoo Berlin Have Fun! Dirty Harry :o) Thomas Doerflein, Knuts foster father died yesterday (22.09.2008) He died in a Apartment of a friend. Thomas Doerflein was only 44 Years old. R.I.P. Mr. Doerflein We will never forget you!
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Frankster
Please reapply to Save Our Bears (SOB) group. I goofed and removed your lens but had no way to contact you. This lens would make a great addition to the group. Bear hugs, Frankie Posted September 25, 2008 |
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GramaBarb
Wonderful story and lens! 5* Posted September 24, 2008 |
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Barkely
So cute, thanks for sharing the photos, and video. Great story. Posted April 11, 2007 |
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oddsend03
Wonderful lens well done! 5* Posted April 10, 2007 |
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CreativeArtist
I love this story. Knut is a wonderful addition to the world. Posted April 10, 2007 |
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