Knut’s First Birthday

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

It was Knut’s first birthday today — and he’s not the cute, little cub he used to be:

The Berlin Zoo’s famous polar bear Knut, who was rejected by his mother but went on to win the hearts of millions around the world, celebrated his first birthday Wednesday with more than 2,000 well-wishers.

But Knut — no longer a tiny cub, thanks partly to his penchant for croissants — probably didn’t get a taste of his own giant birthday cake, made with 300 eggs and 22 pounds of marzipan. He now tips the scales at more than 240 pounds and has been on a diet since July.

His special treat, instead, was a healthier concoction of fresh fruit, vegetables and rice — topped with a toy wooden candle.

I hope he doesn’t end up like other child stars.

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