Ganuk resting (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat)
Name: Ganuk (male)
Born: 30 November 2009 at Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien, Saint-Félicien, Quebec
Mother: Aisaqvak
Father: Inukshuk
Siblings: Female twin Taiga (deceased)
Current location: Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat, Ontario, Canada
History of captivity:
- Born in captivity at Zoo Sauvage 30 November 2009
- Transferred to Aquarium du Quebec 16 November 20011
- Transferred to Cochrane 18 June 2012.
Progeny: None
Additional Information
Gaanuk means “Snowflake” in the Inuktitut language. He is reported as being laid back, slow moving and very trusting.
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Page updated 12 October 2020