Flatail characins, also called kissing prochilodus, have silver bodies and colorful fins. They live in the Amazonia River system.
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Our sweet panda cub had his first taste of sweet potato. Spoiler alert: he gobbled it up.
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Cheetahs, ostriches, zebras and the critically endangered addax all reside on the Africa Trail.
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The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal it can fell an elephant, and just a few milligrams can kill a human. Researchers found that it’s the only mammal known to sequester plant toxins for chemical defense, and they uncovered its unexpected social life.
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Conservationists are establishing healthy amphibian populations in human care, called amphibian arks, for up to 2,000 species likely to go extinct in the next decade.
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo will host the free event “Easter Monday: Celebrating the African American Family” April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Amani and her 3-month-old cubs are entering the new year with new experiences and a clean bill of health. Read on for the full update from the keepers!
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When it comes to husbandry training, giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji is a quick learner (and a very good boy)!
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Smithsonian scientists are examining how wildlife use habitats in remote communities bordering protected areas in Sarawak, Malaysia (Borneo), while building a network of village teams to support regional conservation.
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