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Polar bear polka in Orsa

Jan 13th, 2012 | By | Category: Lead articles

13.1.2012 – By Wilbär, Photos by Anders Björklund, Orsa Grönklitt/Polar World
How do two lovely polar bears living in a Winter paradise spend their days? I asked Herr Wilbär and he kindly agreed to tell us and he also allowed Anders to take some beautiful photos of him and Ewa. Wilbärle, the stage is yours!



Busy days for a fluffy guardian angel / Ein Schutzengel hat viel zu tun

Jan 5th, 2012 | By | Category: Lead articles

6.1.2012 – By Mervi after an idea by Sarsam (English/Deutsch), Translation by Bärgit
Since it’s been quite a while I had a chat with our fluffy bear angel boy I decided to do as I’ve done before. I bought a big bag filled with croissants and made a cup of cappuccino. After having laid the table I closed my eyes – and it worked! All of a sudden I felt a gentle tap on my shoulder and when I opened my eyes – there he was!



2011- The year I hate to remember, the year I can never forget

Dec 31st, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

4.1.2012 by Mervi, Photos by Frühlingsstern, John Gomes, Sören Koch, UPDATED with a German translation by Bärgit
It’s time to summarize the year that’s gone. I don’t think I’m wrong saying that we’re all glad this awful year is over. So much sadness, so much sorrow, so much anger and bitterness….



Three Wise Ladies and the Christmas Miracle / Die drei weisen Damen und das Weihnachtswunder

Dec 23rd, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

23.12.2011 by Mervi (English/Deutsch), Originalphotos by Monika aus Berlin
We all miss our beloved Knuti but take a look at the sky and you will find the dippers – close your eyes and you will see our magic bear wawing his paw!
With this little Christmas story Knuti’s Weekly and the editorial staff wish you all a Merry Christmas. Remember – miracles DO happen!



Birthday Party in the Winter Wonderland Orsa

Dec 16th, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

17.12.2011 by Anders Björklund, Orsa Grönklitt
I’m very happy and proud to present you these fantastic photos by Anders Björklund. Orsa really is a Winter Wonderland for Wilbär and Ewa. Knuti’s Weekly sends belated happy birthday wishes to the lovely polar bears and, of course, the best possible greetings to the keepers as well! Thank you, Anders, for sharing your awesome pictures with us. Bear hugs from Mervi



Knut still IS Berlin!

Dec 9th, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

8.12.2011 by Mervi and Vesa, Photos even by Birgit B, Dumba, Monika aus Berlin
Dear friends, the December visit to Berlin was very different from the previous visits and it’s difficult to express in words all the emotions we all had. However, I’ll give it a try….



Knut – the Bear of Hearts

Dec 5th, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

5.12.2011 by Mervi, Photos by LeenaP, Cover photo by SylviaMicky The 5th of December has been the highlight of the year and  it still is. Our beloved Knuti isn’t with us anymore physically but he lives in our hearts and we continue to celebrate the Miracle in Berlin. Knut friends – not only from Germany but from [...]



FINAL Update – KWM’s Bäriger Online Markt – Ein Erfolg -Charity für die Gnadenhofbären

Nov 15th, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

01.12.2011 – by caren (D/E)
Auch dieses Projekt können wir als erfolgreich bezeichnen. Patenschaften sind niemals ausverkauft, aber alle bärigen Waren haben den Besitzer gewechselt. Euch allen herzlichsten Dank. Am 7.12. abends werden die Adoptiv Bären der Hauner’schen Kinderklinik übergeben.



Smiling Bears – Gnadenhof Für Bären

Oct 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

30.10.2011 – (DE) – by caren&bernd with video
Heute war es endlich soweit; wir durften wieder auf dem Gnadenhof für Bären in Hart/Bad Füssing die Bären besuchen. Dieses Mal hatten wir das Glück und die große Ehre, acht von den zehn dort lebenden Bären aus der Nähe zu sehen. Silvia war schon in Winterruhe.
This time we were lucky and we had the great honour to meet eight of the ten bears. Silvia is already hibernating.



Update on Giovanna&Yoghi- Alone at Home- But Not Unhappy

Oct 22nd, 2011 | By | Category: Lead articles

22.10.2011 – (D/E) – by caren&bernd -
Giovanna ist heute in ihrem Haus geblieben. Herr Kern und Frau Köhler haben uns versichert, dass Giovanna ganz entspannt in ihrer Höhle ist und dass es ihr sehr gut geht.
Auch Yoghi machte einen ganz entspannten Eindruck. Wir hatten die Möglichkeit, ihn zu einem kleinen Interview zu bewegen.
Giovanna stayed in her house all day today. Mr. Kern and Mrs. Köhler reassured that Giovanna is very relaxed in her house and that she is well.