It’s a Boy!

Not That Mike The Other Mike

This adorable polar bear cub was born last November at Berlin’s Tierpark Zoo, but until his first checkup this month, zookeepers didn’t know his gender. It took weeks of gaining the mother’s trust before the two could be separated for his exam. Tierpark is now asking the public’s help in choosing a suitable name.

RAWR!
“Quittit that tickles!”

So cute I can’t bear it, Sharon H.

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23 thoughts on “It’s a Boy!”

  1. Murray C. January 23, 2017 / 3:38 pm

    How about “Heineken”? In honor of his adorable butt.

  2. Smartypants January 23, 2017 / 3:48 pm

    Oh, he’s perfect! How does his mama keep his fur so clean?

    Maybe “Snowball” or “Iceberg”? (in German). Or a variant of his mother or father’s name?

  3. Andrew January 23, 2017 / 4:14 pm

    Baymax :3
    XD

      • Julie January 23, 2017 / 5:29 pm

        Done!

    • Murray C. January 23, 2017 / 6:35 pm

      Uh, the reference is lost on me….. Help?

      • Not That Mike The Other Mike January 23, 2017 / 8:07 pm

        The character of Baymax is a cuddly robot featured in the Disney film “Big Hero 6.” I can see a slight resemblance in the face.

        • Murray C. January 23, 2017 / 8:58 pm

          Ah, thank you. And, yes, I think, knowing what I now know, that it’s a great name for the little bear!

        • Starfish January 23, 2017 / 9:24 pm

          If they go with that name I hope they make a little armor suit for him to go with it.

  4. Shan January 23, 2017 / 4:24 pm

    John Snowball.

    • Julie January 23, 2017 / 5:26 pm

      GOOD ONE!!!

  5. Gigi the cat lady January 23, 2017 / 5:03 pm

    Schnee (that’s snow in German)

  6. Julie January 23, 2017 / 5:26 pm

    Definitely not KEVIN!!!

  7. Zombie January 23, 2017 / 5:53 pm

    What’s German for Boaty McBoatface?

    • Julie January 23, 2017 / 6:15 pm

      I wish we could could “like” people’s comments!

    • Gigi the cat lady January 23, 2017 / 6:49 pm

      Shouldn’t that be Bearsy McBearface?

      • Faye January 23, 2017 / 8:00 pm

        Yes!

  8. DebG January 23, 2017 / 6:18 pm

    Every polar bear boy reminds of dearly departed Knut, but this little guy especially so. What a cutiepatootie.

    • Murray C. January 23, 2017 / 6:33 pm

      YES, dear little Knut. This little guy is adorable, sweet little ferociousness.

  9. 6rabbits January 23, 2017 / 10:22 pm

    In that first pic he’s doing a good imitation of a stuffie, so…”Gund”?? Although I do like Baymax also, but that might be too American.

  10. Madame X January 23, 2017 / 11:27 pm

    Gunther. He looks like a Gunther.

  11. Clairdelune January 25, 2017 / 5:00 am

    The first thing that came to mind was “Cuddles”, but by the end of the year it would not seem appropriate given his bulk. Maybe Cuddles McFearsome? 🙂

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