India's oldest sloth bear 'Bablu' passes away at Bhopal zoo
Bablu had been rescued from a madaari (street performer) in Rajasthan and brought to Van Vihar on May 6, 2006, at the age of 19. The average lifespan of a bear in the wild is 25 to 30 years. After the death of another bear named Gulabo in January 2022, Bablu became the oldest bear in captivity in India.
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Source: indiatimes.com