I remember this add which was on TV when I was young from the RSPCA. I remember it because it featured this gorgeous Dalmatian puppy, and as it slowly grew to an adult and became more destructive and more costly, less loved. The message, they won't stay babies forever really relates to this story here.
A polar bear cub (1st picture) named Knut, was once a gorgeous and famous tourist attraction at the Berlin zoo. He is now getting the boot now he is a grumpy 2.5 metre tall adolescent.
The zoo defends his actions as "they just cannot afford to house/feed the bear anymore due to this current economic crisis." Ha! It's just the same as pet ownership. The Bear's keeper also passed away recently which has been blamed for the bears bad behaviour.
Supporters of the bear in Berlin are rallying to keep the bear there and trying to save money, however a number of animal refuges are expressing interest in housing the bear. The most popular contender is Gelsenkirchen Zoo, who not only have the space and resources, but also a suitable breeding partner, Lara, who is also adolescent.
Let's hope a positive becomes of this situation and they do breed which is another step forward in animal conservation.
So remember, all things cute and cuddly grow up eventually. They stay just as beautiful to me!
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