RIP Inuka: Singapore’s ‘tropical polar bear’ dies aged 27

Bear was beloved by island nation - but many questioned ethics of his captivity

Inuka
(Image credit: Wildlife Reserves Singapore)

The world’s first “tropical polar bear” has died in Singapore at the age of 27.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, which manages the Singapore Zoo in Mandai, announced that Inuka had been allowed to pass away under anesthesia on medical advice.

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