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
Jin Xu is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Conservation Ecology Center. Her current project aims to model tree and bird biodiversity at the continental and global scales using statistical analysis methods and machine learning algorithms from passive and active remote sensing data.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
It may be cold outside, but these bear-y cute snuggles from our Andean Bear Cub Cam are sure to warm you up!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
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
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
The cubs continue to grow and thrive. At this age everything can be a toy, including pine cones. This is the boy practicing his hunting skills with one while his sister watches.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji continues to explore and take on new challenges—like climbing up rockwork in the indoor habitat he shares with mother Mei Xiang.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
