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Famous Vancouver Island black bear ‘Knut’ passes away
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The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (NIWRA) is bidding farewell to its beloved black bear, who passed away earlier this week.
The Errington centre found just south of Parkville says Knut will leave a lasting legacy, remembered as an ‘iconic’ animal ambassador and a favourite for caretakers, volunteers, and visitors alike.
According to staff, Knut was born back in 1996 in captivity at the Vancouver Game Farm. Years later, as a ‘senior bear’, he was under the eye of Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Malcolm McAdie, alongside NIWRA owner Robin Campbell and the centre’s animal care team.