World's Oldest Captive Polar Bear, Larissa, Dies at 36

Larissa, a polar bear born in Rotterdam and believed to be the oldest in captivity, has died at the age of 36. Her passing marks the end of a record-breaking life for the species in human care.

11 Jul, 12:47 — 11 Jul, 12:47

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Rotterdam-born polar bear dies at 36, believed to be oldest in captivity

Larissa, a polar bear born in Rotterdam in 1990, has died at age 36. She is believed to be the oldest polar bear in captivity. The park said her death was a major loss for her caretakers.

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First report: digi24 · 10 Jul, 20:50|Full coverage: 3 · 16h|Window: 16h

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digi2410 Jul, 20:50First to report

Cea mai bătrână ursoaică polară aflată în captivitate a murit: Larissa avea 36 de ani, un record pentru această specie

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index-hr11 Jul, 05:49

Najstarija ženka polarnog medvjeda u zatočeništvu uginula u dobi od 36 godina

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World's Oldest Captive Polar Bear, Larissa, Dies at 36

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Rotterdam-born polar bear dies at 36, believed to be oldest in captivity

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Cea mai bătrână ursoaică polară aflată în captivitate a murit: Larissa avea 36 de ani, un record pentru această specie

Najstarija ženka polarnog medvjeda u zatočeništvu uginula u dobi od 36 godina

Rotterdam-born polar bear dies at 36, believed to be oldest in captivity

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