10 Jul, 16:40··

Old polar bear dies at 36 years old.

ZEIT Online

Larissa, a 36-year-old polar bear, died at the Berlin Zoo. Scientists are investigating the cause of her death. This event highlights the impact of climate change on polar bears.

Larissa was born in Rotterdam in 1990. She lived in Rotterdam before moving to a German animal park in 2017. The Berlin Zoo announced her death. Researchers are studying her death to learn more about polar bears. This death is important for polar bear conservation.

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Highlights

Oldest Polar Bear Dies

Larissa, a 36-year-old polar bear, died at the Berlin Zoo.

Born in 1990

Larissa was born in Rotterdam in the year 1990.

Oldest in Captivity

Larissa was the oldest polar bear ever kept in captivity.

Study of Death Causes

Scientists are studying Larissa’s death to learn about climate change.

Move to German Park

Larissa moved from Rotterdam to a German animal park in 2017.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Larissa, a polar bear, died at 36 years old.
  • She was born in 1990.
  • The death happened at the Berlin Zoo.
  • Scientists are investigating the cause of her death.

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