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Big Care for Big Cats



Annie Marcum's day starts early at Potter Park Zoo. The keeper for the big cats begins at 8 a.m. with a visual check of the animals in her care to ensure they are behaving normally. 

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Working with the lions, tigers and the snow leopard for 10 years, Annie has gotten to know each of their personalities. Observing the animals is one of the most important parts of a keeper's job. They know the animals' behavior thoroughly and are best able to detect any issues that may need to be addressed. 
"You develop a relationship with them," said Annie. "There are differences between the species, but the individual animals are unique." 
Next it is feeding time. Dakota, Potter Park Zoo's nine-year-old male African lion weighing 350 lbs, eats seven pounds of meat each day. Each cat's diet is determined by their weight and caloric requirements, and is designed to ensure they maintain a healthy body condition. 


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