From Orphaned Cub to Army Legend: The Story of Wojtek the Bear
- Posted on January 21, 2026
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From Orphaned Cub to Army Legend: The Story of Wojtek the Bear
Strange tales retold again and again often turn out to be based on myth. Not so for the tale of Wojtek (pronounced Voy-tek), the war bear. His story, as preposterous as it seems, is true and based on real events that unfolded during World War II. From his tragic start as an orphaned Syrian bear
