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Statue of Wojtek the Polish war bear Princes Street gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Stock Photo

RMGF7E5B–Statue of Wojtek the Polish war bear Princes Street gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Statue of Wojtek, the 'Soldier Bear' who saw action in World War Two in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens, Scotland, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RF2C4G6AY–Statue of Wojtek, the 'Soldier Bear' who saw action in World War Two in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Aileen Orr, author “Wojtek the Bear: Polish War Hero”. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2R2MCFM–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Aileen Orr, author “Wojtek the Bear: Polish War Hero”. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear sitting outside on a concrete platform in his hillside enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo - which was opened to the public in 1913 - the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'. Stock Photo

RMRT9N90–1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear sitting outside on a concrete platform in his hillside enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo - which was opened to the public in 1913 - the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'.

Wojtek the soldier bear, part of the memorial to Polish veterans of the second World War, in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RMTAC19R–Wojtek the soldier bear, part of the memorial to Polish veterans of the second World War, in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Statue depicting Wojtek the 'Soldier Bear' who was adopted by Polish troops during Second World War, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland Stock Photo

RMJAH8Y4–Statue depicting Wojtek the 'Soldier Bear' who was adopted by Polish troops during Second World War, West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland

Memorial to Polish veterans of the second World War featuring a statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RM2K970EY–Memorial to Polish veterans of the second World War featuring a statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Statue of Wojtek the Bear in Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland. Stock Photo

RF2BWX2FN–Statue of Wojtek the Bear in Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princess Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, GB. Stock Photo

RMK4NM39–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princess Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, GB.

RMR1CT4X–Memorial to Polish veterans of the second World War featuring a statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino helping to carry shel Stock Photo

RFRHFR9K–Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino helping to carry shel

RMK4NM56–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princess Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, GB.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Stock Photo

RMT6J2E2–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Memorial to Polish war veterans of WWII with statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Stock Photo

RMTRB3M9–Memorial to Polish war veterans of WWII with statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Wojtek 'The Soldier Bear' Statue in Edinburgh Stock Photo

RM2TDGDR7–Wojtek 'The Soldier Bear' Statue in Edinburgh

Statue of Wojtek the Soldier Bear in Princes Street Gardens in spring, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RM2XCNA4Y–Statue of Wojtek the Soldier Bear in Princes Street Gardens in spring, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Flowers placed in arms of statue of Polish 'soldier bear' Wojtek, World War 2 artillery regiment mascot who carried shells ; retired to Edinburgh Zoo. Stock Photo

RF2HHMJYJ–Flowers placed in arms of statue of Polish 'soldier bear' Wojtek, World War 2 artillery regiment mascot who carried shells ; retired to Edinburgh Zoo.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial. A statue, in Edinburgh, that honours a bear that served in the Polish army in World War II Stock Photo

RM2AYHGNM–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial. A statue, in Edinburgh, that honours a bear that served in the Polish army in World War II

Monument in West Princes Street Gardens to Wojtek the bear enlisted into the Polish II Corps Edinburgh Scotland Stock Photo

RMT0MKB1–Monument in West Princes Street Gardens to Wojtek the bear enlisted into the Polish II Corps Edinburgh Scotland

Cassino, Italy - May 18, 2019: Polish veterans participate in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Montecassino Stock Photo

RMT9HAMJ–Cassino, Italy - May 18, 2019: Polish veterans participate in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Montecassino

Statue of Wojtek war memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Stock Photo

RM2AAFAGJ–Statue of Wojtek war memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

RM2R2MCE3–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Consul Łukasz Lutostański and author Aileen Orr. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

1950s, 'Wojtek', the so-called 'soldier bear' bear upright in his concrete built enclosure with his paws oustretched, Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear who had become famous in World War II with the 22 Artillery Supply Company, the Polish land forces and was given to the Zoo in 1947. Stock Photo

RMRT9N8W–1950s, 'Wojtek', the so-called 'soldier bear' bear upright in his concrete built enclosure with his paws oustretched, Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear who had become famous in World War II with the 22 Artillery Supply Company, the Polish land forces and was given to the Zoo in 1947.

Wojtek the Soldier bear statue Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland April 2017. Stock Photo

RMJ0TJPE–Wojtek the Soldier bear statue Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland April 2017.

Polish monument to Wojtek the bear, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland Stock Photo

RFRC385W–Polish monument to Wojtek the bear, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, capital city of Scotland

A patch with the inscription 'Poland' on the uniform of a Polish soldier. Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh. Stock Photo

RF2T4F5AA–A patch with the inscription 'Poland' on the uniform of a Polish soldier. Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh.

RF2BWX2EP–Statue of Wojtek the Bear in Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland.

Scotland - Edinburgh. Interpretation info sign about Wojtek, the Polish bear who learned to carry shells in 1942, fighting at Monte Cassino - retired Stock Photo

RFM625CB–Scotland - Edinburgh. Interpretation info sign about Wojtek, the Polish bear who learned to carry shells in 1942, fighting at Monte Cassino - retired

Statue for Wojtek the Bear Soldier in Edinburgh Stock Photo

RM2WHG52M–Statue for Wojtek the Bear Soldier in Edinburgh

RFRHFR7A–Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino helping to carry shel

The Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Stock Photo

RM2D84N62–The Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.

RMT6J22Y–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Statue of soldier at the Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland. Stock Photo

RM2D6H6RN–Statue of soldier at the Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.

RM2TDGDR6–Wojtek 'The Soldier Bear' Statue in Edinburgh

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh Stock Photo

RF2T1B53C–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

Statue of Wojtek the Soldier Bear in Princes Street Gardens in spring, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RM2R4NTAP–Statue of Wojtek the Soldier Bear in Princes Street Gardens in spring, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

A sign is seen in the 'Skwer Niedzwiedzia Wojtka' or 'Bear Wojtek Square' in central Warsaw, Poland on 14 June, 2022. Bear Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear enlisted into the Polish army during the Second World War. After the war Wojtek spent his days in the Edinburgh Zoo and was a frequent guest on BBC's Blue Peter children's program. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto) Stock Photo

RM2KDC7H9–A sign is seen in the 'Skwer Niedzwiedzia Wojtka' or 'Bear Wojtek Square' in central Warsaw, Poland on 14 June, 2022. Bear Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear enlisted into the Polish army during the Second World War. After the war Wojtek spent his days in the Edinburgh Zoo and was a frequent guest on BBC's Blue Peter children's program. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

ZAGAN, POLAND - Statue of Wojtek, Soldier Bear, who was adopted by Polish troops and helped them carry ammunition during World War Two Stock Photo

RFKFENW9–ZAGAN, POLAND - Statue of Wojtek, Soldier Bear, who was adopted by Polish troops and helped them carry ammunition during World War Two

RFTRB3MG–Memorial to Polish war veterans of WWII with statue of Wojtek the soldier bear in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

RM2AAFAK1–Statue of Wojtek war memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

RM2R2MCDC–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear standing outside in concrete enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo which was opened to the public in 1913, the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'. Stock Photo

RMRT9N9B–1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear standing outside in concrete enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo which was opened to the public in 1913, the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'.

RMJ0TJW0–Wojtek the Soldier bear statue Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Scotland April 2017.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RFPGE1ED–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Memory for polish soldiers Stock Photo

RF2JANKKC–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Memory for polish soldiers

Wojtek the bear, a 500-plus-pound Syrian brown bear that was adopted by the 22nd Transport Company’s Artillery Division, Polish 2nd Corps and served as a morale booster to troops during World War II, is said to have carried artillery shells in the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy. A statue of Wojtek stands in the town square of Żagań, Poland. U.S. II Corps and Polish II Corps under U.S. Fifth Army and British Eighth Army, respectively, took part in an Allied assault on German strongholds May 11, 1944 across two separate fronts of the Gustav Line as part of Operation Diadem, which culminated in t Stock Photo

RM2GKJXJA–Wojtek the bear, a 500-plus-pound Syrian brown bear that was adopted by the 22nd Transport Company’s Artillery Division, Polish 2nd Corps and served as a morale booster to troops during World War II, is said to have carried artillery shells in the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy. A statue of Wojtek stands in the town square of Żagań, Poland. U.S. II Corps and Polish II Corps under U.S. Fifth Army and British Eighth Army, respectively, took part in an Allied assault on German strongholds May 11, 1944 across two separate fronts of the Gustav Line as part of Operation Diadem, which culminated in t

Soldier bear and soldier statue Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens Stock Photo

RFPBNN7C–Soldier bear and soldier statue Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens

JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO Stock Photo

RMPPBNK5–JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO

RFRHFR65–Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino helping to carry shel

RMT6J2DW–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

RM2D8MKRA–Statue of soldier at the Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland.

RM2BJ1N28–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in West Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

RF2T1B582–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RFKFEP2R–ZAGAN, POLAND - Statue of Wojtek, Soldier Bear, who was adopted by Polish troops and helped them carry ammunition during World War Two

Boy rubbing nose of Wojtek stculpture war memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Stock Photo

RM2AAFAMK–Boy rubbing nose of Wojtek stculpture war memorial, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

RM2R2MCFD–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Cadets singing Polish hymns. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RMRT9N99–1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear standing outside in concrete enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo which was opened to the public in 1913, the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'.

RFPGE1E8–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

RF2JANKK6–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Memory for polish soldiers

RMPPBNK4–JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO

Plaque beside the Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino hel Stock Photo

RFRHFRBP–Plaque beside the Soldier Bear statue, 'Wojtek' in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland, who fought with Polish soldiers during the Battle of Monte Casino hel

RF2T1B4XM–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCF7–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Consul General in Edinburgh Łukasz Lutostański. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear standing upright on two legs outside in his concrete enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo which was opened to the public in 1913, the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'. Stock Photo

RMRT9N8E–1950s, historical picture of 'Wojtek', a Syrian brown bear standing upright on two legs outside in his concrete enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland. Before coming to the Zoo which was opened to the public in 1913, the bear became famous during World War II, travelling with 22nd Company Polish Army Service and Corps troops and became known as the 'Soldier Bear'.

RFPGE1E5–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

RMPPBNK8–JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO

RF2T1B58A–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCF5–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Consul General in Edinburgh Łukasz Lutostański. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RMPPBNK9–JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO

RF2T1B4JT–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCEH–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Consul General in Edinburgh Łukasz Lutostański. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RMPPBNK6–JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Sept. 1, 2018) -- Polish soldiers of Task Force White Eagle in Afghanistan assigned to the NATO-led Resolute Support mission prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terrorist safe haven. They maintain their mental and physical readiness while honoring commandos of the 62nd Special Company from the city of Bolesławiec. Runners competed for the brown bear statue, named for Wojtek, who helped Polish soldiers in World War II. (NATO

RF2T1B4R4–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCE7–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Consul General in Edinburgh Łukasz Lutostański. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RF2T1B4WK–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCDE–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RF2T1B5GB–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCDK–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RF2T1B5GR–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCFA–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Piper beside the Wojtek memorial. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RF2T1B52W–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCFN–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News

RF2T1B4JD–Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial Edinbugh

RM2R2MCE0–Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 20th May 2023. Wojtek's Day in Princes Street Gardens with a ceremony next to the statue in his honour. Wojtek the soldier bear served with the Polish II Corps during world war II starting as a rank of Private and eventually being promoted to rank of Corporal. He helped to move ammunition crates, with chores and became a celebrity in his time. After WW2 the Polish II Corps and Wojtek moved to Scotland, and Wojtek subsequently moved to Edinburgh Zoo in 1947 and died in 1963 aged 21. Members of the Polish Motorcycle Club in Scotland. Credit: Craig Brown/Alamy Live News