PHOTOGRAPH AWAITED
Name: Noel (female)
Born: 3 December 2003 in Zoosafari, Fasano, Italy
Mother: Marissa
Father: Felix
Siblings: Giovanna (female) born 2006, Dea (female) born 2008, Grace (female) born 2012
Current location: Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark
History of captivity:
- Born in captivity in Zoosafari, Fasano, Italy on 3 December 2003
- Transferred to Copenhagen Zoo 13 October 2005
Progeny: Inuvik (female) born 06 December 2019
Additional Information
Noel has twice been paired with male polar bears, first Ivan and then, in the recent past, with Nord. Although on several occasions Noel made a den she has never shown any physical signs of pregnancy. The Zoo have accepted that Noel is not likely to ever have cubs.
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Page updated 25 February 2021