Later publicity Flocke
flocke in enclosure in october 2008
at age of 6 months, reported flocke, diet @ time consisted of kilogram of beef, assorted vegetables , liter of puppy milk day, @ correct weight development @ 45 kilograms (99 lb). zoo s vet, bernhard neurohr, remarked upon bear s sweet tooth, stating flocke enthusiastic grapes, melon, kiwi fruit , pears , particular fondness bananas.
united nations environment program chief achim steiner became flocke s official patron in may 2008. assuming role, steiner acknowledged nuremberg zoo s efforts towards local climate protection, stating happy have been asked become godfather nuremberg s polar bear cub flocke. sincerely hope during lifetime able implement global green economy.
in june 2008, new poster campaign featuring flocke announced; goal strengthening public awareness of individuals ability protect earth s climate. sponsored nuremberg zoo in conjunction nuremberg metropolitan region, poster showed flocke , phrase klimaschutz beginnt vor ort ( climate protection begins @ home ). zoo published pocket-sized brochure featuring flocke. entitled little guide climate protection , taught visitors how decrease carbon dioxide emissions. nuremberg zoo announced in september had reached 1 millionth visitor 2008—two months earlier last year. although ticket sales year increased due flocke s popularity, numbers did not match high expectations. same month announced cub, weighing 60 kilograms (130 lb), no longer have lunchtime breaks in stable, , remain in enclosure throughout day.
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