Berlin, the beloved 33-year-old polar bear at the Kansas City Zoo, was euthanized after treatment options for health issues had been exhausted, the zoo announced Thursday afternoon. The oldest polar bear in human care in the United States and possibly North America, Berlin had been experiencing hypertension, and the decision to euthanize her was made Wednesday morning, the zoo said. “Berlin was a beloved ambassador for her species and helped contribute to research that has benefited the wild polar bear population,” the zoo said in a news release. “Her animal care specialists commended her big personality and described her as ‘smart and sassy’ and say she gave all of her caregivers ‘a run for their money!’” Read more at the link in our bio. #KansasCity #PolarBears #KCZoo #Animals #LocalNews