The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species. Learn more about animals, exhibits, conservation and education at the Zoo!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species. Learn more about animals, exhibits, conservation and education at the Zoo!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species. Learn more about animals, exhibits, conservation and education at the Zoo!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species. Learn more about animals, exhibits, conservation and education at the Zoo!
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Hank has been very active in the yard despite the heat. It’s not unusual to see him running all over the yard, climbing every tree, and then playing in the pool.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
In a poll conducted on the Zoo’s Facebook page, 830 fans elected to name the cub Hank, a moniker that combines the cubs‘ parents‘ names, Hana and Francois.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Our tiger cubs are 3 weeks old, and this morning they got their first veterinary exam—and passed with roaring colors. Veterinarians determined that the 2 cubs are a male and a female. The male cub weighs a little more than 8 pounds and the female weighs 7.5 pounds.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
As we mentioned last week Draco, one of our cheetahs, hasn’t been eating and has been losing weight. As he isn’t improving, the animal care team gave him a complete examination yesterday.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
E. Emperatriz Gamero is currently a fellow at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation Genomics, where she conducts lab work for her master’s degree. Her research aims to propose a phylogenetic hypothesis about the origins of the endemic and critically endangered Margarita capuchin, and its divergence from mainland capuchins. She hopes to examine longstanding questions about specific versus subspecific status of the species based on their colonization of Margarita Island. Gamero’s projects include:
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
Lilly Parker is a graduate fellow at the Center for Conservation Genomivs. Her research interests include many aspects of evolutionary biology, including population and landscape genomics and phylogenomics, as well as methodology for sequencing DNA from suboptimal materials, including non-invasive, ancient and environmental samples. She is also passionate about science outreach and education, in particular increasing representation of underrepresented minorities and women in STEM fields. Parker’s projects include:
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington
