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Hercules the bear: 10 photos of Scotland's beloved grizzly

By Rhona Shennan

Published 15th Jan 2020, 14:07 GMT

Updated 15th Jan 2020, 14:07 GMT

Hercules was a trained grizzly bear from Scotland who found fame appearing in film and TV productions, reaching the height of his popularity in the 1980s.

Scottish wrestler, Andy Robin, bought Hercules for £50 after he found out that he was going to be put down as the park he was born into, Highland Wildlife Park, couldn’t accommodate bears. Do you remember Hercules?

Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.

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Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.

Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.

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Goals from Keith Edwards and John Sheridan won the game for the Whites. Derby won the title that season.

Ian Baird celebrates scoring under the Elland Road floodlights.

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Ian Baird celebrates scoring under the Elland Road floodlights.

The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.

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The Seagulls goalie is left rooted to the spot as John Sheridan's strike hits the back of the net. Brighton finished bottom of the table that season.

Scotland Highland Wildlife Park