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Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay, Northwes(...)
Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay, Northwes(...)

Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay, Northwes(...)

Date5/30/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Orphan finds a home. The Metro Zoo has welcomed a new resident - a 5- to 6-month-old female polar bear. Her mother was shot near Repulse Bay; Northwest Territories by an Eskimo hunter. The cub came into the care of Peter Ernerk; a wildlife official with the territorial government; shown petting the animal with wife Marie and children Teddy (left) and Isiah. The family accompanied the cub during the plane ride.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0116181F