Observatory (ForestGEO), which is a global network of scientists and forest research sites
Observatory (ForestGEO), which is a global network of scientists and forest research sites
Smithsonian’s Great Plains Science Program has partnered with Aaniiih and Nakoda Tribes of Fort Belknap Indian Community in northern Montana, in an effort to reintroduce the Nóouhàh-Toka’na, or swift fox. Conservation efforts have brought swift foxes back to 40% of their original range, but a 186-mile (300 kilometer) gap across their range in Montana threatens their survival.
and Nakoda Tribes, are engaged in a multi-year effort to translocate foxes from sites
Erin Shibley is the Survey and Volunteer Coordinator for the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Virginia Working Landscapes program. Virginia Working Landscapes is a Smithsonian-led research program that promotes the conservation of native biodiversity and sustainable land-use through research, education and community engagement. Shibley’s role is to coordinate and promote ecological monitoring activities and serve as a key liaison between NZCBI, citizen scientists, landowners, research collaborators and agency/NGO partners.
Her focus is to coordinate and execute biodiversity monitoring surveys on sites in
Paige Byerly is a postdoctoral researcher at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation Genomics. Her research focuses on avian evolution, population dynamics, and conservation. Her primary areas of expertise include museum genomics, population genomics, and Caribbean seabird ecology. Her current research at SCBI is a joint project with Dr. Philip Lavretsky’s lab at the University of Texas El Paso, investigating the genomic consequences of domestic and wild mallard interbreeding on wild mallards. She is also partnering with U.S.
genomic population assignment of roseate tern carcasses collected at non-breeding sites
Jonathon Valente is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center. He is interested in how landscape composition and patterns influence avian habitat selection, movement, behavior and population dynamics. Because he has a background in both ecology and statistics, Valente is also interested in understanding how variability in statistical or biological assumptions can impact the outcome of population modeling approaches.
distinguishing animal personalities, long-term monitoring of habitat restoration sites
Goats are versatile, domesticated animals kept for meat, milk and fiber. They are intelligent, social and difficult to herd. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo exhibits Nigerian dwarf goats.
Goat remains have been found at sites in western Asia dated around 7,000 B.C.
How do you measure a year of giant panda cub cuteness? Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji — the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s “little miracle” — gives all who follow his #PandaStory a reason to smile. Look back at his sweet snuggles, playful pounces and adorable adventures as we recap our favorite cub videos of 2021!
Video March 2021 | Exploring New Sites At 6 months old, Xiao Qi Ji’s confidence
On April 16, the giant panda team will celebrate an enormous milestone—the 50th anniversary of our giant panda program! For giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji, another important milestone is approaching: weaning.
Luckily, Mei Xiang is a very experienced mother, having cared for Tai Shan (b. 2005
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s staff.
Angela "Angie" Marriott Emeritus James Coss James "Jim" Dinegar Adrienne B.
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
Sampling of pelvic fins from the starry goby. b.)
