Winnie the pooh what kind of bear

Given that most children and grown-ups, for that matter have a different idea of what a Pooh is, how has the name stuck? Initially, he went by the name of Edward Bear, before changing to Winnie in time for that aforementioned official debut.

The "Winnie" part of the name came from a visit to the London Zoo, where Milne saw a black bear who had been named after the city of Winnipeg, Canada.

Milne indeed knew what he was doing by using such a word. The names "Winnie" and "Pooh" were soon brought together, and Winnie the Pooh was born. Milne still took a little time out to explain why Winnie was a Pooh, though.

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