Re: [APD] The all pervading algae

["Mark & Peta" <mbethke at socal_rr.com>]

Hummm, Who would have thought Polar Bears living in a humid climate might
not be adjusting well?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "drajitathale" <drajitathale at hclinfinet_com>
To: <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 5:36 AM
Subject: [APD] The all pervading algae


> There was a news report in recent "The Times of India"(Date-31.3.2004) as
> follows :-
>
> "Two polar bears in Singapore zoo have turned green as a result of algae
> growing in their hair. The usually white coats of Sheba and her 13
year-old
> son Inuka have changed colour due to the growth in their hollow hair
shafts,
> says a zoo spokesman. The harmless algae is the result of
> Singapore's s warm humid tropical conditions.
> While Shebas coat was bleached with hydrogen peroxide,
> two weeks ago, Inuka will be given a similar treatment in three
> weeks time. Meanwhile Inuka remains mottled with grass-colored
> splotches on his ears, back and legs".
>
> --Dr ajit athale,
>    India.
>
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