The male Malaysian Sun Bear, thought to be the oldest living sun bear in North America, died Monday morning at the Topeka Zoo at age 35, the zoo announced in a news release that evening.

The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center announced the passing of Ho Ho, its beloved sun bear, at the age of 35 Monday morning.

Hoho the Malayan Sun Bear celebrated his birthday at the Topeka Zoo on Oct. 17. He turns 35 on Oct. 19 The zoo threw a birthday party for Hoho that was streamed live on the zoo’s Facebook page.

Ho Ho lived far longer than the average bear. The male Malaysian Sun Bear, thought to be the oldest living sun bear in North America, died Monday morning at the Topeka Zoo at age 35, the zoo announced ...

The Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center announced the death of Ho Ho the Sun Bear Monday evening. Ho Ho was born Oct. 19, 1989 ...

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