Focus on the Future is a series that seeks to highlight the early career scientists who conduct research at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
post-doctoral fellows and the conservation research they are supporting through first-hand
All four red panda pairs at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., successfully bred and had cubs this year. Of the 10 cubs, more born at SCBI than any other year, seven have survived.
One cub was stillborn; the other is being hand-reared to increase chances of survival
Our western lowland gorilla infant hasn’t quite figured out how to crawl—but she’s getting close! Read the latest #GorillaStory update from primate keeper Francesca Bozzo.
instincts immediately kick in and she makes sure to pick Zahra up or at least have a hand
Chirping cheetah cubs, a birthday party fit for a gorilla and a Madagascar hedgehog tenrec indulging in some self-care with a dust bath—all of these events (and more) made for an eventful month.
Hand-raised by keepers, she has a sweet temperament and joyous personality.
The Zoo has a new troop of seven monkeys! It’s a mixed-species group of guenons. Learn all about our new monkeys, and about guenons, in this Q&A with primate curator Meredith Bastian and keepers Alexandra Reddy and Elliott Rosenthal.
On the other hand, Nub Armstrong, the male swamp monkey, is generally very laid back
‚Hoppy‘ Amphibian Awareness Week! All week long, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will be sharing stories about amazing amphibians and the scientists working to save them from extinction.
Amphibian Superpowers Video Did you know that salamanders can *literally* give you a hand—then
In May, our Small Mammal House team said goodbye to two beloved tamanduas: Manny and Cayenne.
Image: Southern tamanduas Manny and Cayenne eat meal worms out of their keeper’s hand
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s dedicated staff are at the forefront of shaping the world’s understanding of animals and their habitats. Wildlife conservation is their passion. And, they are women.
National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to create and adapt protocols for hand
Why do clouded leopards seem to have a tough time reproducing outside of their natural habitat? As wild populations continue to dwindle, conservation scientists are working against the clock to find successful artificial insemination methods. Two research biologists—Adrienne Crosier and Pierre Comizzoli of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute—have recently worked with colleagues from the Nashville Zoo to explore new ways to artificially inseminate clouded leopards and enhance procreation.
On the other hand, females and males that were previously paired won’t re-bond with
In honor of National Zookeeper Week, we’re recognizing some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our care.
training plans that have resulted in many beneficial husbandry behaviors including hand-feeding
