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What was most unusual about the Polish private Wojtek?

Question #151006. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 28 2024.
Originally posted Apr 28 2024 8:00 PM.

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Wojtek was not human, but rather a bear!

Wojtek (1942-1963) was a Syrian brown bear ("Ursus arctos syriacus"). After being bought as a cub by Polish soldiers in Iran, he was enlisted as a private in the Polish Army before later receiving a promotion to corporal. After World War II, Wojtek spent the rest of his life in Scotland's Edinburgh Zoo.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)
Response last updated by psnz on Apr 28 2024.
Apr 28 2024, 8:02 PM
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