Remembering Knut: The Life and Legacy of a Beloved Polar Bear

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Knut, the polar bear raised entirely by humans, died unexpectedly at the age of four, leaving a global community of fans in mourning. His sudden collapse occurred in front of numerous admirers, highlighting the deep emotional connection people had with him. Discussions reflect on the sadness of his short life and the impact of his unique upbringing, including his notable appearance on a Vanity Fair cover. Some participants express a desire for his remains to be preserved for scientific purposes rather than displayed, indicating a preference for respectful treatment of his legacy. The conversation also touches on the emotional weight of animal deaths, comparing Knut's passing to that of other beloved animals, such as a famous octopus known for predicting World Cup outcomes.
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RIP Knut. :cry:

The only polar bear to ever be raised entirely by humans—and to have his own Vanity Fair cover photo shoot—died suddenly on Saturday in front of hundreds of his many fans. Knut was only four years old when he collapsed, leaving grieving admirers all over the world to cope with his early death.
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20110321/us_yblog_thelookout/world-mourns-loveable-polar-bear-knut
 
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I must admit, that made me tear up a bit.:cry:. I recall reading about him being hand raised. Sad he had such a short life.
 
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He would have been more at home in the (melting) Alps.
 
:( so sad
 
Yeesh. I was hoping to cast him in my future romance movie.
 
Oh hell... I hate crying, but animals... they always get me. I can't help thinking of all the other Knuts dying elsewhere... so much needless death.

Anima eius et animae omnium fidelium defunctorum per Dei misericordiam requiescant in pace.
 
It seems like only yesterday when he was a wee little cub.

... But updates to the story say they want to have him STUFFED and put on display?
(I'm all for donating one's remains to science, but that just wrong.)
 
I felt sadder when that octopus that predicted the results in the football world cup died. I've forgotten his name already.
 
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I felt sadder when that octopus that predicted the results in the football world cup died. I've forgotten his name already.

Sucky? Tentaculus? Beaker? :wink:
 

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