Deichmann is a researcher with the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology
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What animal can rotate its head 180 degrees, has ears that function like satellites and marks its territory (and members of its social group) with urine? Meet our southern lesser galago brothers, Mopani and Damara!
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Things are hop-penning at Small Mammal House! On Jan. 24, a wallaby joey popped its head out of mom Victoria’s pouch. Get the scoop on the young joey from animal keeper Esther Wray.
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Keepers can learn a lot about an animal’s needs just by monitoring its weight. But how do you weigh a wiggly ferret or get a full-grown elephant onto a scale? Find out in this update from primate keeper Erin Stromberg.
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Earlier this spring, a curious and playful pinniped splashed down on American Trail. Meet Ronin, our 1-year-old sea lion, who has charmed keepers and visitors alike since her debut in April!
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When the Zoo’s newest Allen’s swamp monkey was rejected by his mother after birth
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Harrison is a Research Ecologist at the Migratory Bird Center, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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Brian Coyle is a program manager and researcher with the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s – The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences
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welcomed four snake-necked turtle hatchlings, the species’ first offspring at the Zoo
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