RIP Knut

Everyone knows baby animals are cute, but Knut had to be the epitome of baby animal cuteness.  I have always been a big fan of Knut.  Even more so since I learned of his penchant for croissants, and that he was described as a "psychopath who is addicted to attention".

"Hi guys, I'm Knut."

Tragically, over the weekend, Knut died unexpectedly.  Poor little fella.  There is video of his death online, but I just can't bear to watch it, and don't know why anyone would.  Sure, there are probably lessons to learn about keeping wild animals in captivity and rearing them by hand, but instead, lets just look at the really cute pictures.  RIP Knut.  Hope they've got lots of croissants and people taking pictures of you in polar bear heaven.



p.s. this is Knut on his first day out at Berlin zoo, and then on his first birthday... needless to say, the big guy didn't age so well.  But he was a polar bear rock star who lived fast and died young.