Winnipeg (bear)
Bear that lived at London Zoo, 1915–1934 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Winnipeg (1914 – 12 May 1934), or Winnie, was the name given to a female black bear that lived at London Zoo from 1915 until her death in 1934. Rescued by cavalry veterinarian Harry Colebourn, Winnie is best-remembered for inspiring the name of A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard's character, Winnie-the-Pooh.[1]
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Other name(s) | Winnie |
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Species | American black bear |
Sex | Female |
Born | 1914 Ontario, Canada |
Died | 12 May 1934 (aged 20) London Zoo, London, England |
Known for | Inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh |
Owner | Harry Colebourn |
Named after | The city of Winnipeg |
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