From reptiles and amphibians to fish, birds and mammals, meet the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
When Asian elephant Swarna needed her teeth examined, animal keepers tried something that had never been done at the Zoo before. Over two months, they trained the 44-year-old elephant to voluntarily participate in dental radiographs!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
WATCH: The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s care and study of Asian elephants has a positive impact on the species.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Extinct in the wild for more than 35 years, scimitar-horned oryx are back in their native habitat thanks to international collaboration and the power of science.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Video Reproductive biologist, Budhan Pukazhenthi, with the Smithsonian’s Conse
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
In her latest update, primate keeper Melba Brown shares that 4-month-old Moke is embarking on a new era of discovery.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
How do you help a Komodo dragon with arthritis? Our animal care team turned to an innovative treatment to block the inflammation and ease Murphy’s discomfort.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Q: What do we call a giant panda cub sneeze? A: Bei Bei choo! #PandaStory #BeiBei @michelleobama @smithsonian
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Mary Deinlein is an education specialist at SCBI’s Migratory Bird Center who believes that migratory birds are a powerful vehicle for connecting people of all ages with nature and motivating them to take actions to protect the environment. Deinlein’s work has focused on raising awareness of Neotropical migratory birds and problems that have led to declines in many species of these long-distance travelers. She is the manager of Bridging the Americas/Unidos por las Aves, a cross-cultural, conservation education program in which partnered elementary school classes in the U.S.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Shifra Goldenberg is an ecologist with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center and a research fellow studying population sustainability at the San Diego Zoo Global Institute for Conservation Research. As a behavioral ecologist, Goldenberg works to leverage animal behavior to address questions that simultaneously advance basic understanding of animal societies and conservation objectives, primarily conducting research in the field.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
