This week, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, in Tacoma, Washington, announced the death of a beloved polar bear named Boris. The zoo shared word of the old bear’s passing on social media, writing:
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our beloved elderly polar bear Boris was humanely euthanized this morning after a significant decline in his health.
Boris was 34 years of age and may have been the “oldest male polar bear on the planet,” according to the zoo. Boris was rescued from a traveling circus 18 years ago and he found a “stable and caring” home in Tacoma. The zoo writes:
Our experienced veterinary and animal care teams played a huge role in giving Boris a healthy and comfortable life, providing the geriatric polar bear with compassionate and attentive care every day. Boris was an amazing ambassador for his endangered species and will be deeply missed.
https://www.facebook.com/PtDefianceZoo/videos/968026087005392/
The zoo mourns Boris’ loss, writing:
Boris was an amazing ambassador for his endangered species and will be deeply missed.
Read more about Boris at this link.
(Stock image of polar bear via Pixabay free images, NOT Boris)
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AMBASSADOR BORIS IS IN HEAVEN WITH THE OTHER ANGEL BEARS
WATCHING OVER US!