Cute Black footed Cat at Brookfield Zoo

The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, is happy to announce its newest addition, and a first for the zoo: a blackfooted cat born on February 14. Although staff are now cautiously optimistic about the kitten s future, such was not the case in the beginning. Hours after his birth, Animal Programs staff became concerned about the male kitten s wellbeing because his 4yearold mother, Cleo, appeared not to be providing proper maternal care. To ensure that he had a chance for sur