The poll-ar bear results are in, Winnipeg zoo reveals cub’s new name
After a record-setting number of votes, the Assiniboine Park Zoo said it has determined its new polar bear cub's name. His name is an homage to where he was found, Churchill, Man.
The Assiniboine Park Zoo announced the name of its newest polar bear cub, "Mantayo," after a record-breaking voting period. During the poll, which ran from last week to Tuesday, a record number of votes were cast. The zoo offered four options, all inspired by Churchill, Manitoba, where the cub was found and rescued following the death of his mother.
The winning name, Mantayo, is derived from the Cree word for a large river in Churchill, meaning the "River of Strangers." The other three contenders were Duke, Marly, and Fletcher, each honoring local landmarks and waterways. Mantayo has been welcomed by visitors at the zoo for over a week and will eventually join the other polar bears at the Leatherdale International Polar Bear Conservation Centre once he reaches adulthood.
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