Is Winnie the Pooh based on any particular type of bear?
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Brinjal
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Brinjal 21 year member
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The original Winnie the Pooh was based on the toy bear owned by Christopher Robin, son of AA Milne. The original bear is quite different to the one we are used to seeing today.
Jul 19 2004, 12:45 AM
the_peacemaker
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the_peacemaker 21 year member
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I believe the name "Winnie the Pooh" comes from a bear from a Canadian zoo.
Jul 20 2004, 5:29 PM
ddheilly
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ddheilly
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Actually the real bear was in a zoo in Winnipeg, Manitoba. That is how it got its name, the owner was a soldier and I believe the bear was a black bear.
