Photographer’s Note
The bear is the emblem of the city (and canton) of Bern, Switzerland.
In the 12th century, the city's founder is supposed to have killed one there.
more about this story here
Anyway, that's the reason for the actual bear pit.
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L'ours est l'emblème de Berne (ville et canton).
Le père de la ville aurait tué un ours là au 12è siècle.
plus sur cette histoire ici.
Toujours est-il que c'est la raison de la présence d'une fosse aux ours à Berne.
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Copyright: Loic Jaouen (loic-jaouen)
![Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 46 W: 9 N: 21]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/s-n-s.gif)
(204) - Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2006-01-21
- Categories: Daily Life
- Exposure: f/4.5, 1/45 seconds
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- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Bears - cute and ferocious [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2006-02-25 20:41
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