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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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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Researchers are monitoring the impacts of human activities on biodiversity in the tropical forests of northern Peru.
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Cuckoos are extremely secretive birds and difficult to spot. Researchers are developing a tool, using remote sound recorders and artificial intelligence, to help detect them.
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April 7 is International Beaver Day, so sink your (orange) teeth into these fun beaver facts!
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Ecologist Andy Boyce discovered a lobster fossil near his field site in Montana, evidence that long ago this area of the Northern Great Plains was once the floor of a shallow sea.
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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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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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Snowfall fun and sugar cane snacks made January an eventful month for giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji! Get the latest #PandaStory update from assistant curator Laurie Thompson.
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Domesticated Spanish pigs escaped on Ossabaw Island where they went feral and became their own subspecies — smaller than typical pigs and with a unique metabolism.
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