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Oldest captive polar bear in US is euthanized

Berlin outlived the average life expectancy of polar bears at zoos, which is 23.4 years, the Kansas City institution said. In the wild, polar bears typically live to 15 to 18 years old, according to Polar Bears International.

In honor of Berlin, the Kansas City Zoo said it will make its annual contribution from its conservation fund to Polar Bears International.

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