German Polar Bear Cub Gets Web Page

January 12th, 2008 By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Germany's latest celebrity polar bear cub remains nameless - but already boasts a dedicated Web site providing details of its health and giving readers a chance to christen the cuddly creature. The city of Nuremberg, in cooperation with its zoo, launched the site on Friday - luring viewers with a gallery of photos of the winsome 4-week-old cub.

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