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Africa’s Last Polar Bear Dies by ViewNigeria(m): 10:11am On Aug 20, 2014
Wang, Africa’s last polar bear, has died, according to the Johannesburg Zoo.

Sapa reported on Wednesday that the bear was put down by chief veterinarian Dr Brett Gardener, as he was suffering from liver and heart failure.

According to spokesperson Jenny Moodley, he was diagnosed with liver problems in November 2010.

She said, “At 30 years polar bears are considered to have reached their full lifespan for the species.”

Wang was born in 1984 and arrived at Joburg Zoo from China in 1986 as part of a conservation programme.

Wang’s partner, GeeBee, who had lived with him for 27 years, passed away in January due to natural causes.

Moodley said, “His distraught keeper… Agnes Maluleke ensured that in the recent weeks his days were filled with enrichment programmes and special treats, including his own Valentine’s Day celebration.”

The zoo decided in 2010 it would not be replacing the polar bears, and Moodley said the decision was still in effect.

The zoo is dedicating the September 14 Zoo Trot to Wang as a tribute.

Source: http://www.view.com.ng/africas-last-polar-bear-dies/

Re: Africa’s Last Polar Bear Dies by pussygotlips: 10:24am On Aug 20, 2014
Rip till we meet again
Re: Africa’s Last Polar Bear Dies by 2cato: 10:27am On Aug 20, 2014
Wake me up when the last BH fighter dies.
Re: Africa’s Last Polar Bear Dies by macsika: 10:44am On Aug 20, 2014
Are we losing nature?
Re: Africa’s Last Polar Bear Dies by braine(m): 10:44am On Aug 20, 2014
RIP, wang.

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