Knut the polar bear going to be stuffed! Please sign the petition!

[Freedom]

BTW, the cause of Knut's death was a viral encephalitis, as they have now announced. I'm sure he felt very ill in his last days or weeks, and I wonder why no one had noticed! My heart breaks for poor Knut!!

Oh my! I hadn't heard the results; this is so sad. Yes, it does seem someone should have noticed he was ill!

Now see, I think having him on display at a museum would be a lovely way to remember him! He was such a national treasure, and if he can keep on educating people, seems like it would be a lovely tribute to him.

I don't know all the pros and cons of the debate, so I'm not saying I'm stuck hard and fast to this opinion. But initially, it seems a nice thing, to me.

[Kirsten]

Now see, I think having him on display at a museum would be a lovely way to remember him! He was such a national treasure, and if he can keep on educating people, seems like it would be a lovely tribute to him.

I don't know all the pros and cons of the debate, so I'm not saying I'm stuck hard and fast to this opinion. But initially, it seems a nice thing, to me.

Well, maybe in 50, or 100 years, it would be interesting for people to look at him and say "so, that's the famous Knut who was loved by so many people at the beginning of this century...", but for most of them who loved him now, and saw him ALIVE, it would be painful.

Oh my! I hadn't heard the results; this is so sad. Yes, it does seem someone should have noticed he was ill!

I really think so!!! I read an article a couple of days ago that said that polar bears do not hide their weaknesses like most animals do; they don't have to because they don't have natural enemies. The zoo staff said he was eating, playing and everything, but I'm sure if anyway had looked closer, they would have noticed that something wasn't right!

[happylabs]

Oh my! I hadn't heard the results; this is so sad. Yes, it does seem someone should have noticed he was ill!

Now see, I think having him on display at a museum would be a lovely way to remember him! He was such a national treasure, and if he can keep on educating people, seems like it would be a lovely tribute to him.

I don't know all the pros and cons of the debate, so I'm not saying I'm stuck hard and fast to this opinion. But initially, it seems a nice thing, to me.

I kind of agree. I don't see where stuffing him would be all that bad. I mean, he is a bear and not a human.

[Medusa]

Hmm, I heard on TV that his illness caused him to pass out and he drowned as a result.

[Alysser]

I feel like it would be a very nice way of honoring him. Although, I think either burying him or stuffing him would have been honorable. I, personally, enjoy seeing famous animals in museums. I've seen Balto before.

All in all, it is a tragic story. I hope Knut is now at peace.

[Husky_mom]

I don´t think it´d be a bad thing to do..

in fact.. I´ve considered stuffing my dogs in the past.. just noone who can actually do it

[lizbud]

Well, I agree with Kirsten. I think it's a gross idea. They seem to still want
to make money on Knut even in death. Pathetic.

Bury the poor soul and let people see a picture or film of him while he
was still alive. That's enough.

[Marigold2]

I believe that being stuffed will further educate children and adults on the beauty and dignity of our wild life. Most people will never get this close to really see a polar bear.
It's an honor, like a painting or a statue. He will be there for all to see and read about.
I understand your feelings Kirstian, he was not just a polar bear, he was a loved part of many peoples lives. This way his greatness and beauty can be seen and shared by others.
In the ground he does nothing but turn to ashes.