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Polar Bear Relocations Boost Genetic Diversity for Survival

9/25/2025

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Kallik, a male polar bear from Saint Louis Zoo, will move to Oregon Zoo this fall as part of a Polar Bear Population Alliance plan.
Nora, a polar bear at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, will move to Henry Vilas Zoo to raise cubs.
Both moves aim to boost genetic diversity and survival of the species.

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Story summary

Kallik, a male polar bear from Saint Louis Zoo, will move to Oregon Zoo this fall as part of a Polar Bear Population Alliance plan.
Nora, a polar bear at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, will move to Henry Vilas Zoo to raise cubs.
Both moves aim to boost genetic diversity and survival of the species.