Orphaned Canadian bear at London Zoo inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 23:31 · Archive

Canadian black bear Winnipeg lived at London Zoo during World War One and inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.

Canadian black bear Winnipeg was sent to London Zoo for safekeeping during World War One, where she captured visitors' hearts. She inspired the creation of the iconic character Winnie-the-Pooh.

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• The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic characterThis Is Local London · 27 Sept, 05:00
• The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic characterWandsworth Guardian · 27 Sept, 05:00
• The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic characterCroydon Guardian · 27 Sept, 05:00
• The orphaned bear sent for safekeeping to London Zoo who inspired an iconic characterNews Shopper · 27 Sept, 05:00

In this story: Winnipeg · London Zoo · Canada

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