Inuka's Last Days: Behind The Scenes With Singapore's Last Polar Bear | Talking Point | CNA Insider

[@RonaldDas42]

I still remember the story told by one of inuka caretakers during a show in SGZoo, how inuka changed his life. He was a kid when he first saw him, he was standing near the glass, when everyone around him became silent , he looked back and saw inuka right behind him, the only thing between them was the glass, inuka started into his eyes, the boy placed his hand on the glass and so did inuka. It was a life changing experience for him.

[@faitherpietem3643]

4:36

[@putrilarasati7670]

I also still remember this story when I visited the place!!

[@joseffmumbing5027]

AQUAMAN??

[@dharshkwon]

same thing happened to me when i was a kid too... i put my face up against the glass of the polar bear enclosure and one of the polar bears , judging by the size it was, it was most probably inuka, swam up to me and we met nose-to-nose... only thing btwn us was the the glass.. it was just the most magical thing.. i ended up working at the Zoo as well.. i was there when Inuka's enclosure was opened.. i remember going to see him everyday after work..

[@isienna]

4:36?

[@nocchu5035]

To the people saying Inuka should’ve been in the wild, yes he should’ve been - but he wasn’t, he was born in Singapore . He would’ve had a much better life if he lived in the wild? He would’ve had a much longer life in the wild? Global warming has started to destroy the Polar Bears habitats, and slowly but surely the species is dying out. If Inuka lived in the wild, he would’ve had a much more difficult, shorter life. Yes most zoos exploit animals for money, but you can tell that they tried to give Inuka the best life as possible. They sincerely loved him. He was born in the tropics, if he was suddenly chucked him out into his “natural habitat,” he would have most probably died quickly. As someone who is normally against zoos, I believe that the zoo did what was best for him here. Stop acting like immature children, and just think of Inuka as a loved polar bear who passed away. It’s not that difficult.

[@kwangjet]

Why does people still dislike this

[@youraverageperson9652]

Yeah true, I feel like since these bears are dropping in numbers slowly but surely from global warming, giving them the best life was the only way and when they were babies, they just look so cute! I hope that these polar bears don’t go extinct in the near future, we need to stop global warming to prevent anything else happening

[@jugemujugemugokonosurikire4735]

Yes I agree! Inuka lived FAR LONGER than his life expectancy

[@Anonymous-zb8lv]

While I don't want to debate on your points, the recent actions of Singapore zoo is disappointing. They have decided to make a calendar or something with inuka as the theme. It is exploiting his death. Now I am suspicious of why the management make the euthanization choice. Did they plan to sell these merchandise after Inuks died? Was making money a part of their choice? If yes, then that's exploitating his death

[@bestduckyrblx2944]

@@Anonymous-zb8lv What if they just want to pay tribute to such iconic animal? Ever thought of that?

[@lovelleliam4635]

I cried over Inuka’s as much as I did over any loved ones passing...

[@KP-ce6fx]

Same... I actually cried more...

[@sliimeymochi9901]

Rosq Chan same

[@andrewsin9270]

Rosq Chan i kept thinking about him too I’m a guy but i kept crying too

[@lovelleliam4635]

Yeah. I literally grew up together with Inuka... it’s just so sad.

[@baofeilong]

Same i also cried

[@hyunjininthebuilding]

I was watching inuka channel news Asia yesterday and I literally cried do much that my eyes turned red and my mom came to comfort me and she too started tearing. Inuka is one of my most favorite animal is the Singapore zoo and now that he is gone, I don't know what to say. But I know he is in a better place. I always wanted to be a zoo keeper because I love animals. But I think I can't anymore because if an animal die, I will have like depression. I remember last year, my family started keeping fishes and when some fishes died at the first part, I would cry

[@michaelling6352]

I open a champagne that u have finally been release from her captivity u guys who gave excuse that zoo is for educational purpose in this tech age pls dun give such BS excuse in the future coz a unselfish human being will cry when see inuka and others wild life being captive in the enclosure and any normal human will celebrate the death of a captive animal

[@hyunjininthebuilding]

Moonie_Worthy Yes. I'm a fan of bts

[@JL-bx2uf]

Animals shouldn’t be in a zoo. They are not made for our entertainment. If you really love animals, think about it.

[@robinchiam1349]

Wow I like your love towards animals and we know that Inuka is in a better place right now...

[@Toomuchbullshitt]

If I was an animal I would be sad to live my whole entire life in one place, with lots of noises, where the temperatures are not preferable to live and some kids throw food and rocks at me. Zoos are animal prisons. Believe me.

[@pastelcrazes882]

When the guy said the bear was like a child to him :(

[@virajlad1801]

I visited the zoo in 2011 and saw this beauty. its amazing how they took care of inuka like their child....Singapore zoo is indeed the best in the world!!👍

[@emmgamez7535]

Sorry for Inuka's lost... I went during your birthday with my family to wish you a happy birthday,when I was P3 I went to Singapore Zoo to have a look at you I still remember you were so lively and you were swimming so happily. My favorite memory was when you waved at me. Hope you are living in a better condition now my lovely Inuka and I know that you will not forget us easily...We will always love you our dearest Inuka. Rest In Peace (RIP) Inuka...:") 我会永远爱你的，我们亲爱的 Inuka...😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for giving us love...谢谢你给我们带来的爱❤️。

[@ichigosandra]

I still remember running to see Inuka when i visited the zoo when i was young because I loved polar bears they're so cute... but it'll only remain in my memory forever now..

[@craistel5068]

rip inuka you will always be loved.

[@foxylover4045]

Yeah

[@darkrogue161]

I remember watching Inuka and Sheba in the Singapore zoo in 2008. Sheba was very naughty and would swim around the pool and show off her swimming skills. I was so amazed to see polar bears in such a different setting. I am feeling so bad that Inuka is no more. Even though I only saw these polar bears for a few minutes, I have so many memories attached to them even after all these years. Rest In Peace Inuka.

[@billythekid3694]

I saw him in real life before. The people tried to throw meat into the water to try to make him swim through the hoops. He just laid there. He was very tired. RIP Inuka😢🥺

[@kir3565]

I love you still Inuka! I cannot bear to see you in so much pain💔😭😭 we miss you so much! Every Singaporean loved Inuka. He was the light of the zoo. He was always the reason I went to the zoo. I wish I could see him one last time. He will forever have a special place in my heart💝 ⓜⒾⓈⓈⒾⓃⒼ ⓎⓄⓊ ⒾⓃⓊⓀⒶ!

[@陈海彬-v3y]

Inuka and Harambe will be the bestest friends up there.

[@londy3127]

Didn't Harambe try to kill a kid

[@anakinskywalker6347]

​@londy3127 bro what , quite the opposite really the kid fell into harambes enclosure because the mum wasn't paying attention. Then harambee brought him to a side u could say to protect the kid really , but he unfortunately got shot by the keepers

[@libin-v6o]

I only had 1 chance to see Inuka,I don't regret seeing him only for that 10 minutes.It was an amazing moment for me,Inuka I would like to thank you for the happiness you have put in many of the children in Singapore.You are truly an amazing animal.

[@KP-ce6fx]

That last time i saw Inuka i was sec 1, last year, and he was swimming so fast and with so much power. He slid of the fake ice in the middle and so swiftly began swimming, so graceful yet enourmous. I stared in awe and ran up to the glass and touched it. He was so close to me, just a thin piece if glass away...and i loved him. I miss that. The first time i saw Inuka, he was with his mother Sheba, and i remeber that they were in a different enclosure then. They were playing and Inuka was so cute how he kept brushing up against his mother and jumping and running around. That was when i was about 5 or 6, in 2009 or 2010. It was such special moments like that i grieve...

[@Diyesh]

Rip inuka.. you are at the best place now

[@probablymusers4120]

i'm shattered into broken pieces. this has honestly left me in no words for inuka. rest in peace inuka , you'll always be remembered and loved. fly high angel :"(

[@applepi730]

I was glad that I decided to go to the zoo when I was 5 years old... Inuka loved me so much, I hope Inuka did to others too. RIP INUKA

[@priscillalaw8029]

I know that I’m late...... Miss you lnuka I didn’t get to see you in my life.. I only went to zoo once.. I really like polar bears

[@hesedwisdom7222]

Gone but never be forgotten.....he still has a piece of memory in our heart. Tears rolled again on my cheeks when I watched this video again. We love u inuka 💐💐💐💐

[@rahulmandala4930]

Rest Easy Inuka! We all love you so much! You will be loved forever❤❤

[@breakfastmochi]

I went there last year after my exams and saw him swimming and to see him leave just like that saddens me. It was only last year that i saw him and he just left so quickly. It shows sometimes how we take things for granted and we should cherish all the time we have with our loved ones. Rest in peace Inuka ❤️❤️

[@samsonnodelilah5459]

When your old ones are sick and alone dying would you kill them?...no!...so who are we to play god?!🤔

[@oiduncb3457]

Lyanna zul no one is playing god. It's just putting a stop to their suffering lol get educated

[@tinylilowls987]

Lyanna zul so u would rather let them suffer in pain than to let him go away peacefully and to put an end to his suffering....

[@queennikki01]

RIP Inuka. The kingdom of Paradise awaits you.

[@elizaglaze9714]

watching this video, breaks my heart, rest in peace, Inuka, we all love you and miss you!!

[@TipsyCrackpot]

KZbin recommended this again. After 1 year. I'm crying buckets :( I miss you, Inuka!

[@soph5294]

I’ve been to Singapore and seen him before when I was a little kid. I would always love to see him play and interact with people. I will miss him😥💙

[@Deathjoker_]

Nooooo~ i remember Inuka loves to swim towards the glass, place his cute foot on the glass and pushing himself away . RIP Inuka ❤

[@lucyfiniarel2347]

As a 90s baby like Inuka, I grew up with trips to the Singapore Zoo. I remember a tiny cub with his mama 🥹 I remember feeling so sad seeing him swimming alone when I was a teenager - this was after Sheba died. Rest in peace Inuka.

[@stefepedia]

I cried so hard, I always went to see Inuka every time I got the chance to go to Singapore Zoo. No doubt one of my favourite habitat areas and I could sit their for hours just staring at him. The last time i got to go was 5 years ago. I hope he's in a better place now. Thank you for being Magnificentz

[@kaykay-ys2ty]

Rip. I will miss you forever and I wont forget how much joy u have brought to me when i first saw u when i was 3 until now. U will and still be my favourite polar bear :")😭😢

[@yanscafe]

Just sad to hear the stories...thanks allot for.the zookeepers for their dedication and love....rip inuka

[@chexiplayz]

Aw man no wonder I couldn’t see him anymore:( I was a child I would see him once in a while everytime I went to the zoo he was like my best friend until the day he died He was a great polar bear and friends with everyone😊

[@AnkurRoy-bi9yz]

I had the privilege to visit this zoo and see lovely Inuka in 2017. First and last time I saw a Polar Bear. He was beautiful.

[@seanyulius3981]

This bring so much pain & tears. So much memories. Thanks Inuka for all the memories! RIP Inuka

[@bluezgoldz]

It's kinda sad to see this. glad i had a video of him and his mom from 11 years ago

[@gayatrisrivastava9814]

I still remember seeing INUKA at the zoo and gushing over how beautifully he dived in and out of water..... hope he RIP

[@asankawijesinghe6977]

Every beginning have a painful end. Thank you very much for all the people who take care of Inuka.

[@MrNavarros]

I still remember like it was yesterday, watching Sheba as a little boy always excites me. I was amazed by polar bears I must say, and than Inuka I didn’t know we shared the same age. Inuka will be 30 years of age if he’s still here with us. Inuka passing makes me realise that life is short, we may be breathing today but tomorrow is not guaranteed. Visited Inuka’s memorial site yesterday and it brings me back to the memory lane. My wife and I sat there for a good 40mins talking about our childhood memories of Sheba&Inuka. May you bears Rest In Peace. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience and know you bears in this humid country. I wish my kids get the chance to meet you bears.

[@eggyfresh40]

I actually tearing up at work watching this. If Inuka was brought here to Singapore with that size and past on the emotions is different for when he was born and raise here. To see Inuka grow from a cub to an adult together with the trainers who took care of Inuka, is what made me teared up.

[@darrylsoon2227]

I cried while watching this video... R.I.P Inuka! We will all miss you 😘

[@Godzilla20219]

I love Inuka the Polar Bear, and I'm very sad that he had passed away 😔😔😭😭😭😭

[@gwelshi8086]

I remember seeing Inuka when me and my family travelled to Singapore in 2016, Rest in Peace Inuka

[@jayden7306]

I can see tears in his eyes. I can feel tears in my eyes

[@CubySteve]

*Rest in peace*, you'll be missed by everyone. You're the one that brighten up the zoo. You're the one that made kids happy. You're the one and only Singaporean Polar Bear we know. *May you rest in peace*

[@michaelling6352]

CubySteve why does it have to suffer all these to entertain human to make u guys laugh dun understand the logic anymore

[@idahaman9743]

aren't there Sheba?

[@Zepellin]

@@michaelling6352 zoos aren’t for entertainment. They’re for conservation

[@AA-cg9tf]

When i primary 2 last year we took a field trip to the zoo and i saw Inuka swimming in the water😍

[@yifeiiiwang5762]

Inuka Rest In Peace. We love you and hope you are always happy there. I’m really sad for not seeing you at the river safari now. We love you❤️

[@megan_here7600]

I was there singing for Inuka his brith was treasured by everyone there including me now it’s hard to let him go inuka will be missed

[@dharshkwon]

Its been years, i still miss this boy.. going to the zoo feels so empty without him..

[@blackpinktwicebangtan8401]

SO sad I cried a thousand buckets I miss you

[@charmainechin9249]

I remember when I went to the Zoo once on my birthday and one of the most special parts of it was seeing Inuka, born and bred in Singapore, swimming happily in the enclosure. So thankful for the zookeepers and staff who ensured his quality of life despite being born in a tropical country. It can't have been an easy decision to let him go. It's been years but RIP Inuka

[@starwarsanimations5678]

rip inuka we will always remember u

[@icylnx1170]

Awwwww rip.... I went to see him so many times, I always go to the Zoe when I was young, and even bought a polar bear soft toy from the zoo......... he was so active happy and cute and always loves swimming in the water and interacting with people........ but now we won’t see him anymore. We will sure miss him! But he is in a better place now 😭😭😭😭

[@sharslime5721]

I cried when watching the video, but Inuka will always be in our heart.And we will always love him no matter what.😭

[@scarreddust]

It's probably for the better as well ... Now he can be free and be with the rest of polar bears. I will miss him. I really hope that the concept of Zoo will stop taking in these smart, sentient, big animals such as polar, dolphin and orca.

[@aika9021]

Is to save the polar bear from extinction north pole is melting rn and a lot of polar bear lost their home because global warming

[@JklesChay]

R.I.P Inuka. I named my sister's polar bear soft toy after him.

[@jtjimmygaw55]

J-kles Chay I

[@qhallif6767]

So sweet

[@shauinady6553]

I remeber seeing him for the last time with my class last year we will always remember you inuka

[@diamondslimes4605]

😭😭😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😢😭😢😭😭😢😢 I saw inuka when I went to school camp at the zoo I love inuka ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aurelia198]

I cried so much my pillow got soaked 😭

[@foxylover4045]

lol

[@jx-bz6um]

a few years back I went to the zoo and took a video of a polar bear, it's still in my gallery and realized it's inuka 🥺❤️

[@cokenpsurya]

Love you inuka will always cherish those moments....😪😪

[@foxylover4045]

I love inuka and i cry non stop and i feel sad for inuka

[@andrewsin6383]

Why Can’t i stop watching this video i’ve watched this for about 27 times already. Omg Inuka i miss you!!!

[@FreyaEinde]

I feel so sad for the caretakers. They clearly took good care of him and loved him a lot.

[@poonpolchitra-dhara8490]

Rest In Peace, Inuka. You are loved, always.☀️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️💛💚💙💕💖

[@crystalwolfie4223]

I was looking at my old phone the other day and I saw 3 pictures taken with a familiar polar.When i saw this video,everything hit me.I loved the polar bear alot and it was the 1st and last time I ever saw him.I cried soo much after knowing this painful thruth 2 years later.Inuka,I will always have a place for you in my heart forever...

[@jeff-ix2iz]

2019? Anyway hope he has a great life in heaven.

[@steveread3303]

People should be treated with the same amount of love & respect & be allowed to die with dignity.

[@jennaangeles4084]

Im from philipines ive go in the singapore when i was five he so cute i miss him

[@Saiful-oq1pq]

You all have a big heart guys.....so sad for inuka even it's was first time I heard about him...my God bless all of you...

[@nwxzzz]

Dont remember him that much but I was still a child in the 2000s when I first went to the zoo. It was significant for me to see a polar bear for the first time. Saddened to know that will be my first and last time I’ll be seeing him because I never had the chance to go back to the zoo.Bears do grow up so fast

[@kaienteo9842]

i am still crying cuz i miss him when ever i go to the zoo i knew i was going to cry

[@junvalmadrid4392]

Inuka, since the day the I have seen you, I have been very happy, but since when you died, I have been very sad, Inuka. Inuka you will be missed. 😭😭😭 We will pray for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@vxl0c1ty]

Who's here in 2021? I miss inuka so much I just tapped the video and paused it because the last time I watched it my eyes were bawling with tears. I didn't get to write a passage so. Dear Inuka, I'm sorry for not being able to see you for the last time. I love you so so much. you're amazing and thank you for making singaporeans smile:) thank you inuka. You are truly an amazing polar bear and may you rest in peace in the other world. You have made everyone smile even me. Seeing your death just makes me cry a lot the last time I watch this video was last year and I was crying tears of upsetness I couldn't get over your death. People might find me childish for saying this but I really feel so sad even right now I'm crying just writing this passage out I'm trying to hold my tears but I really love you so much. thank you so much for being in our life and may you rest well in heaven. Your truly an amazing polar bear you made Singapore and everyone smile. every time I'm sad I just look at your photos or videos I immediately smile you cheer up my day without fail. I always watch the whole video of you sorry if I didn't get to see you much because my parents couldn't afford bringing me to Singapore zoo so thank you so much even though I didn't really get to see you in person before you died I feel so so grateful that I at least manage to see your photos and videos from other people who saw you thank you to everyone especially the zookeeper thank you for trying to keep him the best life possible thank you so much. I know I've said this a lot but thank you so much inuka you will be missed a lot even though it's been 5 years you will still be missed a lot I love you a lot I know I've said it a lot of times but I really mean it thank you so much to all his caretakers you all try your best and now he's no longer in pain I know it's been 5 years but I just want to say this since I didn't manage to write a passage during his death cuz I was just crying I couldn't help it. I wanted to become a Singapore zoo keeper just for inuka but that vanished. But I hope to be a zoo keeper and treat every single animal with love like how I'll do with inuka I love you inuka. Thank you so much may you rest around peace inuka. Sincerely, Unknown ❤️

[@donseah9419]

I Wana cry! May inuka rest in peace and be with his mommy happily ever after

[@madihahrasool5302]

Awwwwhhhh I visited him he was one amazing bear!!!

[@nosurrender9857]

We love you inuka 💐💐

[@Mystix-el1lf]

He was like a good friend to me

[@RedzaImran]

The day before my bday

[@prasannabalamurugan6584]

Redza Imran LOL just be happy that fat bear has finally stopped being trapped in the zoo

[@prasannabalamurugan6584]

Wow guys

[@cloylim4774]

Same

[@MonkeyDLuffy-lc7jv]

Same ikr

[@andrewsin9270]

xisane please show some respect

[@christiansantos7514]

INUKA WHYYYY I saw u from when I was small I loved u Inuka But now I saw u in sg zoo today I saw your memories I was sad and cried R.I.P. Inuka

[@darrentan4579]

Polar Bear Our Planet 2

[@Northisbest]

Aw sad. Thank you for good life of Inuka comfort. 😢🙋🕊

[@fluffylonjini5486]

During Primary 4 (or 3 i cant quite remember) I had a school trip to Singapore and we went to the SGZoo - Inuka was what I was looking forward to seeing the most and when I did he was swimming around and coming up to the glass - it was amazing to see. I hope rests in peace, somewhere in heaven where there's other polar bears and lots of ice, fish and no global warming. Rest in Peace Inuka, you will be missed. 💜

[@stxrfire_9839]

Huh? Inuka died?! 😩😩😩😫😫😖😖😣😣😭😭😭😭😭 I want to go to singapore zoo! I want to see! Pls Don't go it breaks my heart so that's mean... THERE IS NO MORE POLAR BEAR ANYMORE IN SINGAPORE?! 😭😭😭😭😭rest in peace Inuka, we all love u stay healthy stay safe be brave remember us don't worry we will FOREVER remember u always trust us don't be naughty bye R. I. P Inuka 😭😭😭

[@claudia3074]

Cinta Suci Ramadhani dude you’re so late.....

[@stxrfire_9839]

Claudia Tan, yo, I just know it was last week

[@Gh0stiess]

After looking at this video I cried because when 2016 he was okay when this video came out a lot of tears will come and heart broken:(From baby to young to..And now without him singapore zoo will never exit polar bear..I wish you were still alive.If you are still in singapore zoo we would be happier to see you.

[@jiameiii8741]

When I first Inuka, it was the only animal that captures my eyes, nothing else. I knew there was something special about him that no others would give..

[@kitty_cinnamonCrossing]

I was only 10 when inuka it sadden me so much because i was animal lover At least He's at piece

[@trishatabuena7304]

Awww, I always have a place in my heart for animals :((

[@darrentan4579]

Polar Bear Our Planet

[@djemims]

Rest in peace Inuka, we will always remember you and we will always miss you. Im crying 😭

[@stevenforman3044]

Thanks lots for this. 💙

[@imbored5722]

My school actually decided to let us go to the zoo after Inuka died... ☹️ When I went there, I was confused why Inuka wasn't in there... Then I suddenly remembered that Inuka has died... I felt sad cuz Everytime I went there, I would see Inuka swimming... But without him, it felt so empty

[@misterduck4768]

I went SG last week at River Safari, and I went to see the first polar bear of my life. So that's I saw. RIP Inuka.

[@jefferygayp4904]

I saw inuka b4 he was Swimming fast and so cute

[@rhythm7966]

rest in peace inuka 😔💕

[@jxvie]

After seeing this video I decide to be a polar bear lover and every other animal as I cried because of him as he is so cute

[@bagzmaniac]

I last saw Inuka 2 months ago and am a frequent zoo visitor. Each time I be worried when his time will be up. Didn't expect that would be indeed the last time I saw him. It was late evening by the time I saw him and the crowd had thinned out. He was swimming happily in the pool and I waved bye as I left. So sad. Hope you are at a better place with your family now.

[@rukiahhassan6429]

I miss inuka

[@CitrusCotton]

I miss Inuka when I first came to the zoo in 2016 I instantly fell in love with that polar bear but every since I heard the news I wondered what is happening now I knew at that time he was passing away...

[@sobedplums]

Even though I have never met Inuka before,I cried a lot

[@milkncookiezzzz]

Well we know Inuka is in a better place now ❤️