A popular polar bear which had spent nearly two decades at Sea World on the Gold Coast has died.
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The 19-year-old polar bear named Liya died unexpectedly on Saturday night, the company said in a statement.
The female polar bear had been at Sea World for 18 years and had two cubs during that period.
"Liya lived a long and enriched life at Sea World and her legacy to the ongoing conservation and education efforts of Polar Bears will continue," Sea World said in a statement on Facebook.
Liya is survived by Mishka, who lives on the Gold Coast, and Henry who lives in Canada.
"The animals at Sea World are like family and Liya will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her," the Sea World statement read.
"She has helped generations of park guests gain a better appreciation for Polar Bears and the marine environment."
Australian Associated Press