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Elderly Gray Wolf Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo Oct. 13, 2020 Gray wolf Coby celebrated her 16th birthday at the American Trail Exhibit June 2. American Trail keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are mourning the loss of Coby, a female gray wolf who was humanely euthanized Sept. 30. At 16 years old, Coby was considered geriatric for her species. The median life expectancy for a gray wolf is about eight years in the wild; in human care, the typical life span is 10 to 15 years. In early August, American Trail keepers noticed Coby limping in her habitat and favoring, or not placing weight on, her left-rear leg. Zoo veterinarians examined her and took radiographs, which revealed a fracture in her femur. Because the break was clean and Coby was in good health despite her advanced age, animal care staff elected to repair the break. An outside veterinary surgeon placed a plate along the femur to stabilize the bone. While Coby recovered at the Zoo’s veterinary hospital, veterinarians administered laser therapy treatment to aid healing. Six weeks following her initial surgery, an exam revealed the plate had broken, the femur had fractured again and there was evidence of additional fractures in the bone. Staff did not observe any behavior that would explain how or why the plate broke. Because of her advanced age and the risk that a second surgical procedure could predispose her to other medical issues, staff determined it would diminish her quality of life and elected to humanely euthanize Coby based on her poor long-term prognosis. Coby arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in 2012 from the Calgary Zoo in Canada along with another female gray wolf, Crystal. Although Coby and Crystal were not related, they were hand-raised together as pups and served as companions to one another when they were younger. Most Zoo animals participate in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan (SSP). The SSP scientists choose which animals to breed by considering their genetic compatibility, personality, health and temperament, among other factors. Rather than breed, Coby served as an ambassador for her species, teaching Zoo staff and visitors about gray wolf biology, behavior, socialization and the important role they play as top predators in the ecosystem. American Trail keepers fondly remember Coby as the “treasure” of American Trail. Because she was hand-raised as a pup, Coby was comfortable around and bonded to her keepers. She would often follow them as they walked past her habitat and greeted them in the mornings. As a younger wolf, she was quite reserved and would often let her exhibit mate, Crystal, investigate new people and situations first. The pair would often howl in unison whenever they heard sirens. As Coby aged, keepers say she became a much more relaxed and accepting wolf. Native to the northern United States and Canada, gray wolves are classified as least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Gray wolves once had one of the largest natural ranges of any terrestrial mammal in the Northern Hemisphere. Human expansion into the Western United States placed wolves and humans in conflict. Hunting and poisoning devastated wolf populations, and they nearly went extinct. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 helped reestablish wolf populations by providing legal protection from the unregulated killing of gray wolves by humans. Today, the gray wolf population has stabilized due to a combination of factors, including legal protections, human migration to more urban areas and land-use changes. The reintroduction of the gray wolf to areas of North America is an incredible conservation success story and has transformed and restored environments that were on the brink of collapse. # # #

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-----Forwarded Message----- From: Friends of the National Zoo Sent: Nov 23, 2020 6:45 AM To: lyyved@... Subject: The giant panda cub's name is... Friends of the National Zoo It's National Panda Day! Say hello to Xiao Qi Ji! Five days of voting and nearly 135,000 entries later, the 3-month-old giant panda cub has a name: Xiao Qi Ji! Pronounced SHIAU-chi-ji, the name means "little miracle" in Mandarin Chinese, and it reflects the extraordinary circumstances under which the panda was born. During a world-changing pandemic, Xiao Qi Ji provides some much-needed good news as well as a reminder of how important your support is to the Zoo’s conservation efforts. More than 1 million virtual visitors have visited the Giant Panda Cam to peek at the growing cub, along with his mom, Mei Xiang, and dad, Tian Tian. We'll have more updates—and plenty more photos and videos—to share with our members as Xiao Qi Ji continues to grow. Stay tuned! READ THE FULL UPDATE Adopt a panda mom and cub Celebrate Xiao Qi Ji by purchasing a limited-edition panda mom and cub Adopt a Species package today! This $85 package features a 12-inch mom and cub plush, a card commemorating the newest edition to the Zoo's panda family, and a set of five cards that includes a postcard, certificate, Build a Zoo Animal activity, and more. Only a few panda mom and cub packages are left, so get yours while supplies last—or celebrate with the classic panda package. Shipping is free, and Adopt packages will ship anywhere in the contiguous United States. ADOPT A PANDA FAMILY Click the image above to watch the name reveal video! Unsubscribe | Forward | View in browser Friends of the National Zoo helps the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute save species by raising funds to support its mission, providing educational and fun experiences, and inspiring our members and guests. Smithsonian's National Zoological Park | 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

I discovered the panda cam about 6 days after Mei gave birth to Xiang Qi Ji and have followed the pair daily. You could say I am totally addicted. I’ve read about Mei’s other cubs and seen cute videos of them and my heart breaks to think of our little one going to China at age 4. I read somewhere Mei’s time was up and is only staying longer because of the birth. Does anyone here know about that? Also, how do you tell them apart? I can’t recognize any different in markings. Thanks again for for letting me join. Linda R

Sent from EarthLink Mobile mail On 12/7/20, 10:11 AM, Friends of the National Zoo <fonzmember@...> wrote: The giant panda agreement has been extended Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji will remain at the Smithsonian's National Zoo for the next three years, according to an agreement signed by the Zoo and the China Wildlife and Conservation Association. The agreement extension states that the Zoo's three giant pandas will remain in D.C. through Dec. 7, 2023. Afterward, the pandas will go to China. That means there will be plenty of time to see Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji—even if the Zoo is closed for now. Keep your eye on your email for reopening updates and a chance for members to see Xiao Qi Ji early! READ THE FULL UPDATE Unsubscribe | Forward | View in browser Friends of the National Zoo helps the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute save species by raising funds to support its mission, providing educational and fun experiences, and inspiring our members and guests. Smithsonian's National Zoological Park | 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008

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