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

[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.

[Kirsten]

Hmmm, well, obviously this is something that could be seen in a different light... but to me, it just doesn't feel right. Stuffed animals always gave me the creeps. As a kid, I was kinda fascinated by them because it was indeed interesting to have such a close look, but I was always aware of the fact that they have once lived, but were now dead, and that made me sad.