The Scoop: Knut's Caretaker Dies

The Scoop: Knut's Caretaker Dies

September 24, 2008

Ouch Not Too Hard!

Ouch Not Too Hard!

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by POPSUGAR Pets 3

Eventually the play became more dangerous when Knut grew bigger and more powerful. Here the bear is about six months old and weighed over 60 pounds – even though he's just "play biting," Doerflein had to wear long-sleeved shirts for more protection from those sharp teeth!

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by POPSUGAR Pets 3

Eventually the play became more dangerous when Knut grew bigger and more powerful. Here the bear is about six months old and weighed over 60 pounds – even though he's just "play biting," Doerflein had to wear long-sleeved shirts for more protection from those sharp teeth!

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3 Comments

SassAndBide 4 years 34 weeks

R.I.P. :(

ImmaDiva 4 years 34 weeks

ugh this breaks my heart. knut will miss him but he was lucky to have him in his life.

Bebeshopper 4 years 34 weeks

Rest in peace, sweet soul. You will be remembered by many as a compassionate, caring person. It's sad that this world will now have one less like that in it.