fate of this charming polar bear cub has touched the hearts of millions of people worldwide.His sad story for a long time discussed in the media.Today we want once again to go back and tell her how difficult it had life.
long-awaited event for the first time in thirty years in the zoo of Berlin December 5, 2006 were born two white teddy bear twin.Bear Tosca did not feed them and threw newborn babies.One calf died four days after birth, and Knuth (so called second-bear) by the rules applicable in the zoo were certainly put to sleep.However, the baby took custody of the man with a good heart - the zoo worker Thomas Dёrflyayn.
Surprisingly, the animal rights groups were extremely dissatisfied with his dedication, they started demanding to stop communicating with people bear.They did not stop the idea that this is likely to lead to tragedy, and the bear Knut dies.Their motivation was as simple and just as stupid - as the mother-bear left her baby, so with him that something was wrong, but because of his logical death must be the result of natural selection, but to save his people break the process.
struggle for life bear
to the difficult situation connected multiple media.Through their publications polar bear Knut has begun to attract attention and bring visitors the zoo considerable financial gain.After the publication quotes one of the animal rights activists by the German tabloid Bild that animal fans all over the world have joined together to support those who have decided to save the baby.Since then, the bear Knut and his friends started a real struggle for survival.In protest came children and the elderly, students and workers.Knut Friends from around the world send millions of emails, supporting everyone who was going to nurse the baby.
«Knutomaniya»
Knut became the cause of a certain phenomenon - the new pop culture, called "Knutomaniey."Worldwide produced media products, book and DVD with the image of a universal favorite.Bear has become the main source of income for the zoo.Only in 2007 it amounted to 5 million euros.Annual visits to the zoo has increased by 30%.
public appearances
inhabitants of the German capital looking forward to the opportunity to see Knut, who has become a real symbol of the city.For the first time he was introduced March 23, 2007.Pretty soon bear Knut became a "world star".
become incredibly popular "Knut show" where a bear cub playing with his "guardian" Thomas Dёrflaynom, which, unfortunately, is no longer alive.In the zoo, and far beyond the most popular toys have become the white bears and various souvenirs with the image of a popular kid.
Statistics confirm that more than half of boys born in 2007 in Berlin, named Knut.
use the name
Welcome sooner or later return.Thanks rescued bear cub, zoo revenues increased significantly.In addition it is several times increased the number of its visitors, the leadership of the institution failed to register the name of the bear as a trademark.This allowed to sell goods with his cute little face - notebooks, T-shirts, soft toys and mugs that are in high demand.
Even for the world-famous group Greenpeace bear Knut became an effective weapon that was used in the program to protect the environment.
Should we blame the people that sometimes fleeting sentiment gives way to mercantile interests?Each year brought Knut the bear in the zoo fund more than 5 million euros.As you can imagine, this has significantly increased the value of shares on the stock exchange places of Berlin.The image of the animal periodically appears on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine in the company of Hollywood stars, as well as on the famous logo of the Ministry of Environment of the country.The euphoria lasted for a brief period in 2008, Knut lost his only friend - Thomas Dёrflyayn died of a heart attack.Baby orphaned again, and this time for real.
Rejection "brothers»
To console Knut, he decided to move to the aviary to polar bears.Among them were his biological parents Tosca and Lars.
As it turned out, friendly and affectionate bear "relatives" bullied, being jealous of his people, and he is often the victim of harassment on the part of the "family".Employees of the zoo just have not noticed a change in behavior and mood Knut, because they were concerned about the emergence of a new offspring.
In captivity, these white giants live up to forty years, but the fate of such a gift is not prepared for Knut.He became a monument to the terrible human ailments - carelessness.
sudden death
Knut Barely four years old, was a tragedy to him who gave a pain in the hearts of millions of men around the world.March 19, 2011 in his enclosure Knut suddenly lost consciousness and died.
tragedy Witnesses said that at first he began to shake left paw.Knuth began to walk in a circle, and then fell into the pool.Once the cause of death could not be determined, the press service of the zoo announced that an autopsy would be performed.
Another source, The Local, in consultation with experts, the cause of death bear calls undetected breach in the brain.Focus magazine found that Knut drowned after an epileptic seizure.
Bear Knut - the cause of death
After opening the body of the animal vets have called yet another cause of death - encephalitis, which developed against the backdrop of an unknown infection.
However, animal welfare advocates argue that pathologists are cunning, and bear the famous "little help" to go to the other world a lot of stress and poor maintenance in the aviary.
However, these statements do not have documentary evidence, and therefore can not be considered official.
Monument at the zoo
Undoubtedly, bear Knut and Thomas - his most loyal and selfless friend - a glorified zoo, which was destined to be born and to die this animal.
About 700 visitors witnessed the tragedy.October 24, 2012 at the zoo in Berlin again remembered what it was a favorite of millions - bear Knut.Monument opened this Cute kid at the zoo.Its author - sculptor Josef Tabachnyk.The composition is named "Knut-dreamer."The opening ceremony was attended by more than 300 people.
Immediately after the death of an animal someone had the idea to make him stuffed and put it in a museum.This idea has sparked howls of protest Berliners, but, nevertheless, the idea to implement.
over stuffed worked more than two years.Fur Knut pasted on the body of an artificial material.The eyes are made of glass and have a brown tint.Now this is an exhibit of the Berlin Museum.
