Article 576ZE Oldest polar bear in UK dies aged 22

Oldest polar bear in UK dies aged 22

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Nicola Slawson
from Environment | The Guardian on (#576ZE)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park says Victor was euthanised after kidney failure diagnosis

The UK's oldest polar bear has died at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after a short illness.

Victor, 22, became ill on Friday and despite the best efforts of the veterinary team" had to be euthanised after being diagnosed with terminal kidney failure.

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