In Photos: Knut and Friends
Knut and Friends follows the first year of baby Knuts life and providing an intimate portrait of not only the baby polar bear himself but also the touching bind that developed between Knut and his keeper and surrogate parent, Thomas Dörflein.

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Newborn Knut
Knut was born on 5th December 2006 at Berlin Zoo.
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Knut and Toy
Knut was the first Berlin Zoo polar bear to survive past infancy in over 30 years.
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Knut
The 23th March 2007 was dubbed "Knut Day", when the new-born Knut was first presented to the public.
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Knut
Knut's parents were 13-year-old father Lars and former circus performer and 20-year-old mother Tosca.
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Knut and Keeper
Knut was raided by zookeeper Thomas Dörflein.
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Adult Knut
Knut died on 19th March 2011 - suffering from encephalitis he unfortunately drowned in his pool.