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

[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.

[sparks19]

Hmmm seems they would have noticed him acting sick before hand... but wasn't he kinda "depressed" since the original handler died? so maybe he had already been acting sluggish and what not so they didn't notice the change? I dont' know. I can't imagine they just ignored it... considering what a big deal everyone made about him and how much money he was bringing in to the zoo. I'd think if they noticed anything was off they would have dealt with it. I can't imagine they just ignored it to let him suffer or anything.

As for him being stuffed I also don't see a problem with it. His presence at the zoo spurred a lot of education and advocacy from people. people actually cared and wanted to learn more. I think stuffing him and putting him in a museum will continue to educate people. If they just bury him or cremate him then he's out of sight out of mind and in 10 years everyone will forget. this way he's always there... he's never out of sight out of mind. Even in his death he will continue to be a pillar for education on polar bears, endangered species, the environment etc.