Teacher Resources | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/bridging-americas/teacher-resources
Resources for teachers that have signed up for the Bridging the America’s Program
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Mary Deinlein | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/about/staff/mary-deinlein
has focused on raising awareness of Neotropical migratory birds and problems that have
has focused on raising awareness of Neotropical migratory birds and problems that have
New at the Zoo: Kunekune Pigs! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/new-zoo-kunekune-pigs
The Kids’ Farm just got even cuter! In late August, three young kunekune pigs joined the Farm and are already charming visitors. Learn about this unique breed in our latest New at the Zoo feature, featuring animal keeper Nikki Maticic.
We have three wonderful male kunekune pigs: Otis, Winston and Norman.
Tomistoma | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/tomistoma
The tomistoma, also called the false gharial or false gavial, is an endangered freshwater crocodilian with a characteristically long, narrow snout.
Fact Sheet Conservation Meet the Animals Physical Description Tomistoma have
How to Care for Asian Elephants | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/how-care-asian-elephants
Raise your trunks for the world’s largest land mammal: the elephant! Find out how animal keeper, Rebecca Riley, cares for Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Asian elephant herd.
Image: Both female and male African elephants have tusks.
Homeward Bound: Guam Rails | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/center-species-survival/news/homeward-bound-guam-rails
Guam rails are classified as extinct in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, but staff at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and partners are working to change the birds’ fate.
Royer: Animal keepers have an amazing opportunity to work with endangered species
New at the Zoo: Japanese Giant Salamander | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/new-zoo-japanese-giant-salamander
A supersized salamander recently debuted at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Reptile Discovery Center. Get the scoop on these freshwater giants from keeper Kyle Miller.
Japanese giant salamanders breathe through their skin, have impossibly small eyes
New at the Zoo: Norway Rats | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/new-zoo-norway-rats
Picture an intelligent mammal. One whose smarts are not only key to their survival but also, in certain situations, to that of humans.
“Many people wonder why we have Norway rats on exhibit at the Zoo, but the truth
Goat | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/goat
Goats are versatile, domesticated animals kept for meat, milk and fiber. They are intelligent, social and difficult to herd. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo exhibits Nigerian dwarf goats.
Certain breeds have straight noses, while others have convex or slightly dished noses
Tokay gecko | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/tokay-gecko
Tokay geckos are one of the largest living gecko species. They are found in south and southeast Asia, where they often live in the same areas as humans and eliminate unwanted insect pests.
They have been found in Madagascar and have been transported to North America, Singapore