News Release
The Midland Zoo is mourning the unfortunate death of its oldest polar bear Homer who was found passed away in his exhibit this morning.
Homer lived a long fulfilling life filled with hunting trout and digging in the snow just as he would have in the wild.
“We will do everything in our power to determine how this bear died,” said Chris P. Bacon, Zoo Director. “Animal welfare and the preservation of species are our primary goals here at the zoo.”
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After a string of recent deaths Homer the polar bear death is the latest of three to die in the past two weeks.
The Midland Zoo reported that it could take several weeks for the cause of death to be reported.
The other two polar bears were removed from the exhibit and are currently being monitored by veterinary staff.
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