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Winnipeg zoo euthanizes world's oldest polar bear

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grumpy old man

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CTV.ca News Staff

Winnipeg zoo officials euthanized the oldest living polar bear on Monday, after a clinical exam found Debby was suffering from multiple organ failure.
Winnipeg zoo euthanizes world's oldest polar bear 160_debby_081117
At 42 years old, Debby doubled the life expectancy of the average polar bear. Officials said her health had been declining for several months.

They said she spent her last moments surrounded by caring zoo-keepers and veterinarians.

That is just so sad. Sadder still, Winnipeg, Capital of Manitoba, home of the Polar Bear, does not have a single Polar Bear in its zoo. Are the same planners running the zoo as run the city?



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Goth_chic

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The last time I took my kids to the Zoo I could of sworn we had 2 polar bears....maybe I am wrong? Doubtful but maybe...Wink

Electrician

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Skipper left Debby some years ago...
At least, someone put a necrology in the online Freep Passages for them, they deserve it.
Sad

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It would be nice to take some of the money planned for IzzyMonument and put it toward a "world-class" polar bear center....just say'n....

Goth_chic

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JTF wrote:It would be nice to take some of the money planned for IzzyMonument and put it toward a "world-class" polar bear center....just say'n....

Now that I wouldn't have a problem with.

AGEsAces

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And I thought Canadians didn't believe in the death penalty?

First, they lock Debby up, only periodic conjugal visits, and then...just when it snows and she thinks she's at home again, they stick a needle in.

really nice guys...Sad

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AGEsAces

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where's that sarcasm font? Very Happy

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Deank

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I would say that perhaps churchill is home of the polar bear and we have no good reason for actually having one in our zoo in such an unfit environment.

FlyingRat

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The entire bear enclosure needs major upgrades before any new bears can be brought in.

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Just imagine this....a $300M Polar Bear Center c/w bullet-train to Churchill....

That I'd donate to.

FlyingRat

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Sponsored by Labatt Lite...

AGEsAces

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and CocaCola Very Happy

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Sell bear sponsorships.

This could be a money-maker and make us "world-class" for somethin' eh.

incognito

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Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities 
That's why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life

Deank

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damn you...

AGEsAces

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incognito wrote:Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
That's why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life

Wrong thread...this post belongs here:

Correct Thread

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incognito

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Bear with me. I haven't mastered the intricacies of cross-posting yet.

FlyingRat

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This shtick is difficult to bear.....

incognito

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Feeling a little cagey, eh?

FlyingRat

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barely....

grumpy old man

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A little decorum please. Someone just died.

FlyingRat

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I have not heard of that brand of rum....

To Debby!
Winnipeg zoo euthanizes world's oldest polar bear Beer

grumpy old man

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JTF wrote:Sell bear sponsorships.

This could be a money-maker and make us "world-class" for somethin' eh.
You know. I think you are right. There is a mood world wide that suggests we need to begin protecting such species. We need to create an environment in our zoo that would be classified as the worlds greatest Polar Bear exhibit. Today not ten years from now.

FlyingRat

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Why not maintain an environment in their natural habitat?

incognito

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grumpy old man wrote:A little decorum please. Someone just died.
My apologies. Didn't realize you were close. Personally, I barely knew her.

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