Smithsonian graduate fellow Johnny Stutzman shares how mentors can mold a scientific career in our latest Focus on the Future.
focused on how mammal communities changed along an urban-to-rural spectrum from Washington
As we prepare to bid giant panda Bei Bei a fond farewell, we’re taking a look back at some favorite milestones and memorable moments from his time at the Zoo.
of China, Peng Liyuan, accompanied by a group of third-grade students from the Washington
Lebanon’s majestic cedar forests are the country’s national symbol. Yet the famous forests and the animals that live there have declined precipitously as the result of logging, invasive species, human encroachment and hunting.
Coming back to Washington, D.C. gave us a real appreciation for the difference—here
There’s a lot to discover about these energetic little predators — here are some fun facts about the species.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., is home to two pairs of Asian
A lifelong goal to save animals led Smithsonian fellow Molly Corder to find ways to protect critically endangered black rhinos from extinction threats.
International Rhino Foundation, Morris Animal Foundation, George Mason University, George Washington
Thanks to their thick skin, strong claws, sharp teeth, and painful bite, Komodo dragons are NOT an animal you’d want to mess with.
At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., visitors can see two male
Zoo teams transformed the yards outside the Bird House into a thriving, wildflower-filled garden. Find out how they did it.
create an exclusion area for white-tailed deer, which are overpopulated in the Washington
She’s a sweet-natured, eager explorer with a taste for juicy wax worms. Meet Chiquita, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s new tamandua!
The 1.5-year-old female arrived from Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Washington
How do you create a menu that is pleasing to the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats?
Our supply comes from 20 stands across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Familiar to nature enthusiasts everywhere, the song of the male wood thrush has been called one of the most beautiful sounds that any animal produces. They are braver than many other thrushes, though not as bold as their cousin, the robin.
The wood thrush is the official bird of Washington, D.C.
