Inuka, world's only polar bear in the tropics, dies

He was put down after a five-year battle with age related ailments

Inuka meaning "forbidden strength", the first polar bear to be born at Singapore Zoo was put down on April 25. He was 27 years old, which is equal to more than 70 human years.

Here are a few pictures of Inuka, one of Singapore Zoo's icons.

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