Gus the Polar Bear takes a swim to escape the July heat at the Central Park Zoong heat wave at Central Park Zoo in 2012.
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People watch as Gus the polar bear digs into a holiday treat at the Central Park Zoo in 2004.
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Gus the Polar Bear takes a dip June 22, 2012 to escape the heat before retreating to his air conditioned den in Central Park Zoo
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A young family says hello to Ida the polar bear, Gus’ mate in 2010
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TO GO WITH AFP STORY This photo courtesy of the Central Pak Zoo in New York shows Gus the polar bear. Gus, the much-celebrated polar bear at the Wildlife Conservation…
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Gus the Polar Bear takes a dip at the Central Park Zoo in New York to escape the unbearable heat.
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Gus the polar bear playing with the gifts and toys he received for turning 13. Here he’s going after a decorated street cone that was disguised as a party hat.
