Name: Almaz (Алмаз) (male)
Born: 12 December 2019 in Orto Doidu Zoo, Yakurtsk, Russia
Mother: Kolymana
Father: Lomosov
Siblings: Khaarchaana (Хаарчаана)
Current location: Orto Doidu Zoo, Yakurtsk
History of captivity:
- Born in captivity 12 Devember 2019 in Orto Doidu Zoo, Yakurtsk, Russia
Progeny: None
Additional Information
There was a public vote to choose Almaz’s name. His name translates as “Diamond” in English.
In April 2020 Almaz weighed 18 kg, a month later in May he tipped the scales at 30 kg.
Since 2014, the care of 35 polar bears in Russian zoos has been financed by Russian oil company Rosneft.
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