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Question: You are a keeper on the cat team at an AZA zoo. As part of your job, you are expected to speak with the public at an appointed time to talk about the animals you work with and the zoo's role in conservation. Choose a feline species, describe the wild diet and how it compares with the diet offered at the zoo, describe why each part of the zoo diet is important and how the food is handled to ensure wholesomeness. Include the status of your chosen animal in the wild using the IUCN website, and how your zoo is contributing to the conservation of this species. For the conservation aspect, you can look up an actual zoo program or you can make up a reasonable conservation scenario based on species needs. Cite the reputable sources used to support your discussion. Include enrichment and find pictures if possible to demonstrate what is done to keep the animals in peak physical and mental shape while in captivity.