sioux 0 #1 March 26, 2007 How cute is this baby polar bear? It's mother abandoned him so the Berlin Zoo Keeper has been feeding him with a bottle. There was a minor controversy when an animal rights group said he should be put down by lethal injection since that's what would happen in nature. But since Europe has fallen in love with him, that discussion has fallen away... http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/lf/022504polarbears/im:/070323/photos_ts_wl_afp/377d6c729d5d5bdf848dce17aa6561ea;_ylt=Amlt7npdKcZTeV1lIVtud.PmWMcF edit since it seems to be a clicky... I haven't seen such convoluted lines of conversation and such expert chronicling thereof since my days of all day bong marathons in college. ~ Lindercles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 March 26, 2007 QuoteHow cute is this baby polar bear? It's mother abandoned him so the Berlin Zoo Keeper has been feeding him with a bottle. There was a minor controversy when an animal rights group said he should be put down by lethal injection since that's what would happen in nature. But since Europe has fallen in love with him, that discussion has fallen away... http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/lf/022504polarbears/im:/070323/photos_ts_wl_afp/377d6c729d5d5bdf848dce17aa6561ea;_ylt=Amlt7npdKcZTeV1lIVtud.PmWMcF (would be stoked for someone to make it a clicky for me) Wow - I always wondered where they got the idea to kill people with needles. And it was nature all the time.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #3 March 26, 2007 I was watching this lil fella last week on the news. OMG, so freakin cute, and follows the keeper around like it's his mother. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sioux 0 #4 March 26, 2007 Yeah, I noticed that I worded it wrong, too. I guess there aren't animal rights activists out in nature injecting abandoned cubs....... I haven't seen such convoluted lines of conversation and such expert chronicling thereof since my days of all day bong marathons in college. ~ Lindercles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 March 26, 2007 QuoteYeah, I noticed that I worded it wrong, too. I guess there aren't animal rights activists out in nature injecting abandoned cubs....... <>Sigh<> . . . I just don't understand the logic or the mentality of an animal rights group trying to euthanize a cub.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sioux 0 #6 March 26, 2007 Their point was that he should never have been kept alive. Since he was kept alive, they said he should be put down to obey natural laws. At first, in the newspapers, they were saying that they were thankful for the debate going on, but now they're all "No Comment." I haven't seen such convoluted lines of conversation and such expert chronicling thereof since my days of all day bong marathons in college. ~ Lindercles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 March 26, 2007 QuoteTheir point was that he should never have been kept alive. Since he was kept alive, they said he should be put down to obey natural laws. At first, in the newspapers, they were saying that they were thankful for the debate going on, but now they're all "No Comment." KILL KILL KILL - Wait, that's not Popular? Ummmm - No . . . Comment?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 March 26, 2007 He's a sweetie and those folk are arseholes (natual laws Pah!).... guess they could rather die of natural causes them selves when ill... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 March 26, 2007 Their point was that because of his exposure to humans, he's never going to be able to live in the wild, or even live in captivity with other polar bears. And he's not going to be such a "sweetie" when he's full grown. Its a valid concern, and I hope the zoo officials are working to find a way to re-assimilate him with the other bears once he's able to fend for himself more. He's a polar bear, not a puppy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sioux 0 #10 March 26, 2007 QuoteTheir point was that because of his exposure to humans, he's never going to be able to live in the wild, or even live in captivity with other polar bears. And he's not going to be such a "sweetie" when he's full grown. Its a valid concern, and I hope the zoo officials are working to find a way to re-assimilate him with the other bears once he's able to fend for himself more. He's a polar bear, not a puppy Yes, you are right. I didn't want to get into the whole "should he be alive or not" question. The fact is that he will never have to live in the wild, and arguably, will never have to live with other polar bears. Is he better off for being alive? We'll see. These little guys do tend to get bigger. I just wanted to say "Aaawwww.... so cute!!" I haven't seen such convoluted lines of conversation and such expert chronicling thereof since my days of all day bong marathons in college. ~ Lindercles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #11 March 26, 2007 QuoteTheir point was that he should never have been kept alive. Since he was kept alive, they said he should be put down to obey natural laws. At first, in the newspapers, they were saying that they were thankful for the debate going on, but now they're all "No Comment." I wonder if they believe a human infant should be killed if its mother rejects it. Thats a fucking retarded position __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 March 26, 2007 I know .... I'm not that much of a kunt (mostly). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #13 March 26, 2007 I agree, he's adorable and I don't think I would have euthanized him either. I was just pointing out that there was a little more to the controversy than "natural laws"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 March 26, 2007 QuoteHe's a sweetie and those folk are arseholes (natual laws Pah!).... guess they could rather die of natural causes them selves when ill... lets just wait until them, or their relatives/loved ones get cancer.. QuoteQuoteTheir point was that he should never have been kept alive. Since he was kept alive, they said he should be put down to obey natural laws. At first, in the newspapers, they were saying that they were thankful for the debate going on, but now they're all "No Comment." I wonder if they believe a human infant should be killed if its mother rejects it. Thats a fucking retarded position i'm into all the abortion-stuff and anything.. but in that position,, how could i!?!?!!!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 March 26, 2007 Ive read plenty of information stating that Polar bears can be introduced to other captives their age and be fine. Most recent I think was on a Animal Planet show. Although he cant be reintroduced to the wild, there is a need for them in captivity. Im glad Knut got to live. Hes adorable.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #16 March 26, 2007 The reason the mother rejected it is because she knows it's pure evil!!! The cuteness is just a cover to lull everyone while it secretly runs this site: http://www.tv-links.co.uk Evil, evil bear. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
