The Knut Fans are not going to stay quiet after he suddenly died at the age of four on March 19. Knut was the star polar bear of Germany. The Berlin Zoo made millions of euros by merchandising Knut trade items and heavy entrance fees.
However, this time round the plan is to preserve Knut's body and put it on display in Berlin museum.
Activists are collecting signatures of Knut's fans on the internet and on streets. It is a condolence book provided by the zoo but it is being filled with angry messages.
People and activists are saying, 'Knut cannot be stuffed. When are you going to get the message!'
'Leave him alone for once! You cannot be serious. Let Knut rest in peace!!!'
An open letter was sent to the zoo's director Bernhard Blaszkiewitz says, 'Nobody wants to look at a stiff, dead Knut.'
Nobody wants to see a cremated Knut. Anyhow, it has been revealed that Knut is not "ACTUALLY" going to be stuffed. Instead a plastic model of an animal body with fur, skin or scales will be used.
I am not sure if the real fur of Knut will be used or not for this stuffing business. If that is the case then I am against this plan. It was not stated clearly.
Anyhow, it is just too obvious that Knut was just simply used to make money while he was alive and now that he is gone due to the negligence of the zoo there are plans to remember him through a stuffed up display of Knut. I feel sad for star animals too. People just use them in one way or the other.
