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Polar Bear Formerly At Denver Zoo Is Now A Father

DENVER (CBS4) - A polar bear that once called the Denver Zoo home is now a father. Lee was sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio last year as part of a species survival plan.

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(credit: Ohio Zoo & Aquarium)

The 20-year-old bear and his mate welcomed a cub on Thanksgiving morning. Coincidentally, the mom's name is Aurora.

The bears will out of public view until the spring.

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(credit: Denver Zoo)

Lee wasn't the only polar bear to leave Denver. Cranberry left for the Alaska Zoo ahead of Lee.

Grizzly bears moved into the polar bear exhibit.

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