Wang, Africa’s last polar bear, has died, according to the Johannesburg Zoo.

Sapa reported on Wednesday that the bear was put down by chief veterinarian Dr Brett Gardener, as he was suffering from liver and heart failure.

According to spokesperson Jenny Moodley, he was diagnosed with liver problems in November 2010.

She said, “At 30 years polar bears are considered to have reached their full lifespan for the species.”

Wang was born in 1984 and arrived at Joburg Zoo from China in 1986 as part of a conservation programme.

Wang’s partner, GeeBee, who had lived with him for 27 years, passed away in January due to natural causes.

Moodley said, “His distraught keeper… Agnes Maluleke ensured that in the recent weeks his days were filled with enrichment programmes and special treats, including his own Valentine’s Day celebration.”

The zoo decided in 2010 it would not be replacing the polar bears, and Moodley said the decision was still in effect.

The zoo is dedicating the September 14 Zoo Trot to Wang as a tribute.

Source: http://www.view.com.ng/africas-last-polar-bear-dies/

Rip till we meet again

Wake me up when the last BH fighter dies.

Are we losing nature?

RIP, wang.