Rare Cat Vulnerable in Wild
Black-footed Kitten Receives Extra Care
Hours after his birth on Feb. 14, 2012, Animal Programs staff became concerned about a male black-footed cat’s well-being because his 4-year-old mother, Cleo, appeared not to be providing proper maternal care. The kitten was not nursing and his body temperature was alarmingly low. Additionally, he was significantly underweight at birth. To ensure that he had a chance for survival, staff quickly decided to intervene...
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