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Berlin Zoo Knut polar bear death riddle solved

Discussion in 'Germany' started by Shirokuma, 27 Aug 2015.

  1. Shirokuma

    Shirokuma Well-Known Member

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    Scientists say they can now explain what happened to Knut, the famous polar bear that drowned at Berlin Zoo in 2011.

    A new investigation has shown that he had a type of autoimmune inflammation of the brain that is also recognised in humans.

    Knut polar bear death riddle solved - BBC News