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Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
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Mister Ed
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Date: December 17, 2013 09:29AM
Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
http://wtop.com/41/3523147/Rare-horse-dies-at-National-Zoo-facility
WASHINGTON - Just as concerns have been raised about animal deaths at the National Zoo, an endangered horse has died at the zoo's facility in Front Royal, Va.
A Przewalski horse, a colt, was found with a broken neck at the zoo's Conservation Biology Institute Wednesday.
"It's pretty stunning and the timing is nothing that we can explain," says National Zoo Spokesperson Pamela Baker-Masson.
Keepers found the colt near a damaged fence and Baker-Masson says the preliminary investigation indicates that it may have run into the fence.
"He was found in his large barn where he lived with his mother and other horses," Baker-Masson says.
The death of the animal comes just as the zoo says it is adopting changes in procedures after a recent internal review raised concerns about animal deaths, injuries and escapes.
The review investigated the deaths of a Red River Hog and a Lesser Kudu, an antelope species. Both are native to Africa.
Baker-Masson says thinning resources have been part of the problem in animal care at the zoo.
But in a written statement, Gregory Abbott, press secretary for the Democratic minority on the House Administration Committee -- the panel with jurisdiction over the Smithsonian Institution, says the committee was assured in the past that the animals were not being adversely impacted by budget cuts.
Abbott says the panel's ranking Democrat Robert Brady, D-Pa., has scheduled a briefing from Smithsonian officials about complaints in the quality of animal care at the zoo.
In an email statement, Brady says he's confused about the zoo's claims that budget cuts were having an impact on the care for the animals since the Smithsonian has assured the House Administration Committee in the past that the animals were not being adversely impacted.
Brady supports stronger oversight of animal care.
Baker-Masson says there will be a thorough investigation into the death of the colt in Front Royal.
The Przewalski horse was identified as extinct in the wild. The National Zoo and other zoos are involved in a program of breeding and reintroducing the horse to its native Mongolia.
The National Zoo was most recently accredited in September by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Steven Feldman, senior vice president of the association, says the zoo "has met comprehensive mandatory standards."
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WASHINGTON - Just as concerns have been raised about animal deaths at the National Zoo, an endangered horse has died at the zoo's facility in Front Royal, Va.
A Przewalski horse, a colt, was found with a broken neck at the zoo's Conservation Biology Institute Wednesday.
"It's pretty stunning and the timing is nothing that we can explain," says National Zoo Spokesperson Pamela Baker-Masson.
Keepers found the colt near a damaged fence and Baker-Masson says the preliminary investigation indicates that it may have run into the fence.
"He was found in his large barn where he lived with his mother and other horses," Baker-Masson says.
The death of the animal comes just as the zoo says it is adopting changes in procedures after a recent internal review raised concerns about animal deaths, injuries and escapes.
The review investigated the deaths of a Red River Hog and a Lesser Kudu, an antelope species. Both are native to Africa.
Baker-Masson says thinning resources have been part of the problem in animal care at the zoo.
But in a written statement, Gregory Abbott, press secretary for the Democratic minority on the House Administration Committee -- the panel with jurisdiction over the Smithsonian Institution, says the committee was assured in the past that the animals were not being adversely impacted by budget cuts.
Abbott says the panel's ranking Democrat Robert Brady, D-Pa., has scheduled a briefing from Smithsonian officials about complaints in the quality of animal care at the zoo.
In an email statement, Brady says he's confused about the zoo's claims that budget cuts were having an impact on the care for the animals since the Smithsonian has assured the House Administration Committee in the past that the animals were not being adversely impacted.
Brady supports stronger oversight of animal care.
Baker-Masson says there will be a thorough investigation into the death of the colt in Front Royal.
The Przewalski horse was identified as extinct in the wild. The National Zoo and other zoos are involved in a program of breeding and reintroducing the horse to its native Mongolia.
The National Zoo was most recently accredited in September by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Steven Feldman, senior vice president of the association, says the zoo "has met comprehensive mandatory standards."
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Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
Rin Tin Tin
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Date: December 17, 2013 09:50AM
How is the bandicoot?
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
Eat them
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Date: December 17, 2013 10:01AM
As long as the animals are not diseased, let them serve a valuable purpose. Turn the event into a fundraiser with a gourmet meal featuring rare and exotic meat. Hire a chef and research recipes for some tasty Lesser Kudu steaks, Red River Hog sausage, etc. The Przewalski horse could be dished up as Pot-au-feu de cheval, Pastissada de Caval, or Braciola alla Barese. People would likely pay several hundred dollars to enjoy such delicacies and support the zoo. As they say "if life deals you lemons, make lemonaid; if your horse dies, eat horsemeat." It's an opportunity to turn a tragedy into a unique fundraising event to benefit the other animals.
By the way the horse in the photo looks yummy.
By the way the horse in the photo looks yummy.
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
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PekingHouse II
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Date: December 17, 2013 10:11AM
Is pleased to announce specials all this next weekend! Stop by for free samples!!!
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
I'm Lovin' It
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Date: December 17, 2013 10:17AM
Eat them Wrote:
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> As long as the animals are not diseased, let them
> serve a valuable purpose. Turn the event into a
> fundraiser with a gourmet meal featuring rare and
> exotic meat. Hire a chef and research recipes for
> some tasty Lesser Kudu steaks, Red River Hog
> sausage, etc. The Przewalski horse could be
> dished up as Pot-au-feu de cheval, Pastissada de
> Caval, or Braciola alla Barese. People would
> likely pay several hundred dollars to enjoy such
> delicacies and support the zoo. As they say "if
> life deals you lemons, make lemonaid; if your
> horse dies, eat horsemeat." It's an opportunity
> to turn a tragedy into a unique fundraising event
> to benefit the other animals.
>
> By the way the horse in the photo looks yummy.
Sure does!
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> As long as the animals are not diseased, let them
> serve a valuable purpose. Turn the event into a
> fundraiser with a gourmet meal featuring rare and
> exotic meat. Hire a chef and research recipes for
> some tasty Lesser Kudu steaks, Red River Hog
> sausage, etc. The Przewalski horse could be
> dished up as Pot-au-feu de cheval, Pastissada de
> Caval, or Braciola alla Barese. People would
> likely pay several hundred dollars to enjoy such
> delicacies and support the zoo. As they say "if
> life deals you lemons, make lemonaid; if your
> horse dies, eat horsemeat." It's an opportunity
> to turn a tragedy into a unique fundraising event
> to benefit the other animals.
>
> By the way the horse in the photo looks yummy.
Sure does!
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Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
horse is a horse?
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Date: December 17, 2013 12:51PM
That "horse" looks like it would taste like ASS. Or maybe Zebra. Wonder if domestic horse recipes would work for a wild equine? One way to find out...
Sign me up for the fundraising dinner!!!
Sign me up for the fundraising dinner!!!
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
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They know what they're doing
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Date: December 17, 2013 12:54PM
It's suicide.
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
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Now I am GLUE
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Date: December 17, 2013 12:56PM
Damn dog kept riding me and now I am GLUE....
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Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
Zookeeper
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Date: December 17, 2013 04:45PM
Isn't this like the third or fourth animal that's died there in as many years under suspicious circumstances?
Re: Rare horse dies at National Zoo facility
Posted by:
Centreville_Observer
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Date: December 18, 2013 06:57AM
Lynn: Hey Marsha, did you feed the animals out at Front Royal this week?
Marsha: No, I thought were doing it?
Marsha: No, I thought were doing it?