スミソニアン国立動物園さんのインスタグラム写真 - (スミソニアン国立動物園Instagram)「We are sad to share that Thor, our elderly male sand cat, was humanely euthanized due to a recent and irreversible decline in health. He was 14 years old. In human care, sand cats have a median life expectancy of about 10 years. LEARN MORE: https://s.si.edu/2Ih3myp. . . . Small Mammal House keepers fondly remember Thor as a small cat with a big and bright attitude. As keepers made their morning rounds, Thor’s vocalizations echoed throughout the corridor where his habitat was located. When he wasn’t playing with his favorite enrichment items—catnip hidden in paper bags and cardboard boxes—he enjoyed lounging around his habitat with his mate, Lulu. . . . Since his arrival at the Zoo 7 years ago, Thor served as a wonderful ambassador for his species, teaching Zoo staff and visitors about the biology and behavior of sand cats. He will be greatly missed.」10月12日 8時11分