Yesterday, I read that Knut the polar bear passed away. This is sad news. I've never seen him in person but have been watching his story since he was a cub. I'm a big fan of polar bears so I wanted to post a couple of links about him and some of my favorite pictures of him. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that I like to teach children about animals and to treat them with kindness and respect. I think even the youngest children can learn things from being around animals. Usually it starts with pets like cats and dogs at home with supervision of course. Through books, photos, stuffed animals and field trips, children can be introduced to the diversity in wildlife.
Here's a link to is article on Wikipedia. I tried to find one from another source, but couldn't find anything with as much detail about his life.
Knut the Polar Bear
A book for kids.
How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World (Knut)
This movie about Knut is also kid friendly.
Knut and Friends
I can't remember where I've gotten these pictures. They were from articles I've read about him and I don't claim them as my own.
"Gross National Happiness"
1 day ago
He was such a cutie! I read that it was due to a brain disease that caused excess fluid in the brain. Sometimes, bad things happen but we must go on. Let the fond memmories outshine the sorrow of his passing. He will be missed.
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