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Hagenbeck’s first polar bear cub in two decades relocates to Paris for breeding

The relocation supports a continent-wide effort to pair Anouk with a new mate through the European Conservation Breeding Program

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Overview

  • Tierpark Hagenbeck confirmed that Anouk arrived earlier this week at Safari Resort Lumigny near Paris
  • Born on December 19, 2022, Anouk was the zoo’s first polar bear cub in 20 years and carries rare genetic traits
  • Anouk’s new partner was selected by the EEP coordinator to integrate her genes into Europe’s endangered polar bear population
  • Hagenbeck plans to mate Victoria again in order to preserve additional rare genetic material from Anouk’s lineage
  • Global estimates put fewer than 25,000 polar bears in the wild, intensifying scrutiny of zoo-based conservation efforts