diff --git a/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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+++ b/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ contribute to the project.
 We are committed to making participation in this project a harassment-free
 experience for everyone, regardless of level of experience, gender, gender
 identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, personal appearance,
-body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or nationality.
+body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or species--no picking on Wrigley for being a buffalo!
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include: