Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: Washington

Alyssa Wetterau is a graduate student researcher at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Species Survival working with the Center for Conservation Genomics to apply genetic and genomic technologies to improve the survival of threatened amphibian species. She focuses on the intersection of host, pathogen and microbiome in amphibian chytrid fungal disease in eastern hellbender salamanders and Panamanian golden frogs. Wetterau’s projects include:
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

CCS develops and delivers targeted training for conservation professionals and researchers. These training programs strengthen local and national capacity by promoting evidence-based practices in biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and the sustainable management of natural resources.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Dr. Neiffer has over 30 yrs experience in zoological medicine, working with both captive and free-ranging wildlife as well as aquatic species including fish and marine mammals. Dr. Neiffer’s professional interests and areas of expertise include in-situ related species and environmental health assessments, taking part in sustainable conservation projects/programs, One-health programs with a conservation component, disease transmission at the wildlife/human/livestock interface, developing anesthetic protocols, fish medicine, hoof-stock medicine, soft tissue surgery, and teaching.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Hank is not only a daring adventurer, he’s also a budding musician! This section of fire hose makes a great sound—like a tuba—and is one of his favorite toys. You can help keep all the animals at the Zoo busy with toys and other enrichment by donating to the Enrichment Giving Tree.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

At 4 months old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke is already solid on his footing and has started giving his mom, Calaya, some good exercise in chasing after him!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Look at those toes! Our favorite panda cam shot from our #PandaStory Flickr album this week was from user partipersian.  
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Kenton Kerns is the Curator at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Small Mammal House and Kids‘ Farm exhibits, where he facilitates the day-to-day management of the units and their animals. He coordinates the animal care, husbandry, and birth management programs; organizes building and exhibit maintenance; and leads educational and research activities within the unit.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Dr. McNamara is an interdisciplinary conservation scientist with over ten years of experience in conservation in Africa and Asia. He is an expert in the human dimensions of conservation and works with communities to integrate their needs into conservation planning and decision-making. 
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Dr. Aide has had a long trajectory of work in tropical ecology and conservation, including a diversity of academic contributions, and international distinction as a teacher and an academic mentor.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington

Chris Fleming is a physicist, mathematician, and statistician by training, and currently a fellow at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s (SCBI) Conservation Ecology Center. Fleming focuses on developing complementary mathematical models, statistical analyses, and software packages for difficult to work with ecological data. Currently, his specific focus is addressing conservation related questions with animal tracking data, such as estimating how much space animals need.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute   3001 Connecticut Ave., NW   Washington