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    (1966-November 17, 2008)
    Born in Russian Federation
    Orphaned cub born in the Russian Arctic
    Sent to the Winnipeg Assiniboine Park Zoo at age one
    Recognized in 2008 as the world's oldest living polar bear by the Guinness Book of World Records
    Also one of the top three record-holders for longevity among all eight species of bears
    Euthanized due to multiple organ failure at age 42

Why she might be annoying:

    She spent most of her 42 years confined in a zoo enclosure.
    She was by far the most popular animal at the zoo, attracting over 18 million visitors and giving the other residents an inferiority complex.
    Toward the end of her life she was given sweets that are bad for bears in a futile effort to bulk her up after dramatic weight loss.
    She was Canada's answer to the Knut phenomenon.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She was a fan favorite, delighting both young and old with her antics.
    She successfully sired six offspring with her mate, Skipper (who died in 1999 at age 34).
    Few polar bears in the wild reach age 20 and only a handful in captivity live past age 30.
    After she was euthanized tributes poured in from around the world.
    She survived to 2008, designated as the International Year of the Polar Bear.

Credit: Scar Tactics


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 14 Votes: 7.14% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 72 Votes: 59.72% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 167 Votes: 37.13% Annoying