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Title: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Stitcher on 27 Jun 2013, 04:51
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-23078293

It's still known as "Cub X". D'you think maybe we should petition Dudley Zoo and suggest the name Skadi?
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Nicoletta Mithra on 27 Jun 2013, 05:19
Did they say the cub is 'cattivating'?

Also, if it turns out to be male, I'm not sure it wants to be called 'Skadi'.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Aelisha Montenagre on 27 Jun 2013, 06:08
Do it tbh.  It's as good a name as any and another way of bringing the community into the spotlight if only for a moment.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Shiori on 27 Jun 2013, 06:24
I'm Shiori, and I approve of this message. It's an okay name even if it's a boy cub, it's not like his mates are going to be bullying him over it.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Morwen Lagann on 27 Jun 2013, 06:31
D'you think maybe we should petition Dudley Zoo and suggest the name Skadi?

maybe

What the fuck is wrong with you that you would consider this word appropriate for that question? :P

Of course we should be petitioning them about it!
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Esna Pitoojee on 27 Jun 2013, 11:00
Do it. Do it now.

For great justice.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lasairiona on 27 Jun 2013, 11:37
Doooooooooooooooooooo it!
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lunarisse Aspenstar on 27 Jun 2013, 17:31
Absolutely!  :)
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Stitcher on 27 Jun 2013, 18:29
So here's the message I'm planning on sending them:

Quote
Dear Dudley Zoological Gardens,

I am a member of a player community of the online game "EVE Online" and would like to extend our collective congratulations on the birth of "Cub X", the snow leopard. We have something of a soft-spot for snow leopards in our little circle - our group has a "running joke" about a snow leopard cub called Skadi, and we couldn't resist the opportunity to suggest this as a potential name for the little one.

The name "Skadi" derives from Norse mythology, and is the name of an Ice Giantess who was also a goddess associated with hunting, winter and mountains. I hope you'll agree, it's an appropriate name for a snow leopard.

Whatever you choose, congratulations again on the new arrival and we hope the cub continues to grow up healthy and strong."

Any thoughts on how it could be improved? I'd like to send it fairly soon.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: hellgremlin on 27 Jun 2013, 19:00
As with all zoo-sponsored contests to name an adorable animal, my answer shall be, and forever will be, Chainsawface Shotgunstein.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lucas Raholan on 27 Jun 2013, 19:03
I completely support this Idea...Skadi is must be
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: BloodBird on 28 Jun 2013, 22:37
It's about as good as I can think of making it. Simple, honest and to the point.

You better have sent this message to them by now.  ;)
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Stitcher on 29 Jun 2013, 07:53
yeah, it's been sent.
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lasairiona on 29 Jun 2013, 07:56
I think it sounds great, stitch :-)
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lasairiona on 30 Jun 2013, 13:01
Who did you send it to? Maybe if we all send something :)
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Stitcher on 30 Jun 2013, 15:37
I just went to their website and followed the "contact us" link
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Lasairiona on 30 Jun 2013, 16:52
Email sent. Pretty much copied what you said giving credit to you stitch.

Here is their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/dudleyzoo
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Dame Death on 06 Jul 2013, 00:13
the snow laeoped is female but called nadija

:( was just on the news
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Stitcher on 07 Jul 2013, 11:58
oh well, attempt was made :D
Title: Re: They've not named this baby snow leopard yet...
Post by: Ava Starfire on 31 Jul 2013, 05:43
/me cuddles Skadi and reassures her

Seriously, how did I miss this thread? I knew Stitcher was doing this, just didnt know there was an Backstage thread about it. Thank you for trying! Would have been pretty amazing had it happened!