The Museum of Life and Science announced on Monday the death of a beloved black bear. Gus, an 18-year-old American black bear, had been part of the museum experience and family since 2006.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- For the second time in less than a year, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham is mourning the death of one of its black bears. Gus, an 18-year-old American black bear ...

The Museum of Life and Science euthanized an 18-year-old black bear last week after discovering an inoperable cancerous mass, the Durham museum announced Monday. Gus had been at the museum on West ...

“Gus was one of those souls that brought people (and bears) together,” Sherry Samuels, senior director of Animal Care at the museum, said in the release.

However, he was sold for $5 to the Director of the Nova Scotia Provincial Museum in 1942. "Mr. Crowdis brought Gus back to Nova Scotia to live at the museum and he quickly became part of the staff." ...

For more about Gus and his life at the museum, check out this tribute on the museum’s blog. This story was originally published February 5, 2024 at 9:10 AM. Related Stories from Durham Herald Sun ...