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Find out how animal keeper, Rebecca Riley, cares for Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s
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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.
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When Mei Xiang left her den to eat on Sept. 21, keepers took the opportunity to get the latest weight on our not-so-little-anymore giant panda cub. At 4.5 weeks old, the cub weighs 2.95 pounds (1,139 grams).
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Born in Sri Lanka around 1975, Asian elephant Shanthi developed arthritis in her front-left leg more than a decade ago. While there is no cure for arthritis, there are ways to alleviate the symptoms, and our animal care experts have focused on her comfort.
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How do you create a menu that is pleasing to the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats?
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The Center for Species Survival (CSS) is a collaborative group of scientists and animal care professionals that conducts research to understand biological mysteries and implement practical solutions to help rare species survive.
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The eastern hellbender is the largest salamander in the Americas. They live in clean, swift-running rivers across the eastern United States and spend their entire lives in the water. This near-threatened species is protected in several states.
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