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Challenge  Land use changes such as urbanization (the formation of cities), agriculture, and deforestation contribute to global environmental change. These kinds of changes also impact the ecosystem functions that humans rely on, like healthy soil and clean water. This is especially true in Northwestern Virginia, where a growing population has led to a greater demand for resources and changes to how lands are used. 
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The Bird House exhibit invites Zoo visitors to soar into the fascinating world of North American shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds.
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo community is celebrating the arrival of a 36-year-old male Asian elephant named Spike.
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute community is celebrating the arrival two female Asian elephants, 19-year-old Trong Nhi and her daughter, 9-year-old Nhi Linh, to Washington, D.C. 
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An archive of press releases from Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
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The Bird House team at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo has many beaks to feed, including 23 species of migratory songbirds and shorebirds.
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Southwestern Gabon’s protected Gamba Complex is home to gorillas, forest elephants and sea turtles; it also contains the country’s largest oil development. Smithsonian scientists and partners are working to protect the region’s forests and biodiversity.
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The red siskin is a small, vibrantly colored, red and black finch. Though once common throughout the foothills of northern Venezuela, sightings of this vibrantly colored bird are now extremely rare as its population has drastically declined.
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Animal keeper Kyle Miller leaps into his experience caring for Cuban crocodiles!
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Lions, tigers, cheetahs and bobcats – let’s play! Keepers Katy Juliano, Adri Kopp and Amber Dedrick know how to get the big cats they work with pouncing, roaring and purring for enrichment.
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