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Evita

Evita

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Evita

Evita

Evita, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's female bobcat, passed away from an age-related illness.

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Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's female bobcat dies at 15

Updated: Thursday, 15 Nov 2012, 4:45 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 15 Nov 2012, 12:39 PM EST

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Evita, the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's female bobcat, passed away from an age-related illness.

Evita was 15 years old and has lived at the zoo for 14 years with her brother, Juan.

The bobcat siblings were located near the zoo entrance.

People are invited to share photos and memories of Evita on the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's Facebook page.

Click here to learn more about wild bobcats.

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