It's been a few days

Knut Keeps Cool, Naturally

New infrared images reveal that Knut is staying cool in the heat -- much to the relief of fans who worried the little furball might be overheating. Meanwhile his keeper Thomas Dörflein has been nominated for a medal for his services to Germany.

Happy half-Birthday baby boy

Knut Celebrates Six Glorious Months


Just born: Knut was born on December 5, 2006 in Berlin Zoo and spent his first weeks in an incubator after his mother Tosca rejected him.


At seven weeks, Knut was clearly starting to enjoy life.



His first public appearance on March 23, when he was three-and-a-half months old, was a global media event and the Knut show got started.




Here at four-and-a-half months: Fed a porridge of fish, catfood and vitamins, Knut thrived.


At five-and-a-half months, he had turned into a shaggy fighter.


Now, at six months, he's taking on the unmistakable shape of a predator.

Knut turns half on June 5 after six glorious months for Berlin Zoo which has hand-reared the celebrity polar bear from a guinea pig-sized baby into a powerful 28-kilo fighter. He'll be spending the day munching fish and playfully biting his faithful keeper Thomas Dörflein. It's a friendship that can last six more months at most.

My favorite fella

Just some more pictures of 'my' growing baby boy

Baby boy is growing

I don't care what they say, even full grown, he'll still be just as cute as can be.

Knut Steadily Getting Less Cute

Knut's days of extreme cuteness are numbered now that he has acquired a markedly longer snout and weighs a chubby 17 kilograms (37 pounds), twice as much as when he first appeared before an adoring public five weeks ago.

I can't go long without a post on my favorite topic

He is still just too cute to resist.

Editor's diary: Knut über alles

When I was just starting out as a reporter, all fired up over exposing corruption and saving the poor, my (wonderful) metro editor at an American daily newspaper asked me if I could cover this one story the entire newsroom was hot for.

Pictures of my favorite guy

Just some more pictures of my favorite fella, Knut from Spiegel Online

Take a Knut Quiz

http://www1.spiegel.de/active/spquiz/fcgi/spquiz.fcgi?name=knutquizinternational

Maybe I'm reading too much about Knut. I got 10 for 10. Gave myself a gold star too.

Freaks!!!

What kind of a nutcase freak wants to hurt some little furry baby who is making probably millions of people smile on a weekly if not daily basis right now. How on earth could someone want to hurt such a sweet face.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6574385.stm

He's a popular little fella

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/general/news/story?id=2834700

BERLIN — Thousands of people line up at the Berlin Zoo each day to see Knut the polar bear cub, and his button-eyed face has become inescapable for many others who live far from the capital. Knutmania is in full swing in Germany, where the fluffy baby bear has become the latest merchandising sensation, inspiring Knut T-shirts, mugs, postcards, DVDs, keychains, candy and stuffed teddy bears that cost up to $40.

How I'd love to be able to get to Berlin to see this little guy, whilst he is still such a bundle of fur. I know I'd never be allowed to pick him up and cuddle him, I still wanna go while I know it is possible.

I do so hope that his popularity bodes well for all endangered animals. Anything that puts a spotlight on these beautiful, innocent creatures we share the earth with is a good thing.

Yes, I said innocent. Animals act out of instinct, not malice.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,477693,00.html

I love cute Knut

http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,475454,00.html

You can also view a video of Knut. I swear I'm in love with the cute little ball of fur.