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Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 month ago

Zoo hires French speaking trainer because its new polar bear doesn't understand English.

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Zoo hires French speaking trainer because its new polar bear doesn't understand English.

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Mildly Interesting@lemmy.world · 1 month ago

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Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo imports caregiver to help new polar bear feel more at home

The Calgary Zoo/Wilder Insitute’s efforts to welcome its newest addition include something most zoos don’t usually use: a translator.

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One commenter on social media asked if Yelle knew English.

“Yes,” a zoo representative posted.

Learned French then English, that’s a damn smart bear

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