Brother and sister polar bears accidentally breed together at zoo after mix-up
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dailystar.co.ukanimals' breeding documentation. A genetic analysis has now confirmed Galshchuk’s suspicions.In a statement released by Berlin Zoo, Galshchuk is quoted as saying: "If we had known about the relationship between Tonya and Volodya, we would of course not have recommended the two polar bears for breeding.
That was a mistake."It appears that Tonya’s records had been mixed up with those of another female bear born in Moscow at around the same time.A Berlin Zoo spokesperson added: "This serious mistake is a regrettable setback for the careful work undertaken by the European breeding program."Despite the inbreeding, Hertha’s health is not thought to be at risk, according to a report in Deutsche Welle.
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