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: None
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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