From whiskers to flippers and a penchant for fish, seals and sea lions have a lot in common. So how can you tell these pinnipeds apart?
pinnipeds bark to mark their territory and signal danger
In celebration of Squirrel Appreciation Day on Jan. 21, here are six facts to get you better acquainted with the Prevost’s squirrel.
whistles to locate fellow squirrels or warn them of danger
Eight institutions announced today their joint venture to save amphibians from the brink of extinction in the eastern region of Panama—an area rich with diverse amphibian species.
amphibian species has found that one-third of them are in danger
At around 8 feet tall, the newest resident at the Cheetah Conservation Station towers over her cheetah, red river hog and sitatunga neighbors. Meet Linda, a 4-year-old ostrich who arrived at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in November.
So what happens when an ostrich finds itself in danger
UPDATE: David Wildt passed away on January 15, 2020. His obituary is available here.
Carnivores An estimated 25 percent of carnivores are in danger
Nucharin Songsasen is a Research Biologist and the Center Head of the Center for Species Survival. She joined the Smithsonian in 2002 when offered the opportunity to study the reproductive biology of domestic and wild carnivores. Over the years, she built the Global Canid Conservation Program and expanded this conservation and research initiative from a laboratory setting to field conservation in range countries, including Brazil and Thailand.
Carnivores An estimated 25 percent of carnivores are in danger
These small, social rodents are native to the slopes of the Andes, where they form groups of up to ten.
Communication If degus detect danger, they will give
Beavers are the largest rodents in North America and one of the few species that significantly change their environment. By building dams, which form slow-moving ponds and reduce erosion, they provide habitat and resources for dozens of other species.
balance prop while working on land and to signal danger
How can you tell if a cheetah is pregnant? Researchers are developing a noninvasive test for felids, which could ensure more healthy, successful births.
Due to the stress and danger of handling many wild
The green aracari is a tropical bird named for its dark green back, wing and tail feathers. Its large bill is bright red, yellow and blue with a serrated edge.
They vocalize during mating rituals and to warn of danger
