Studying Elephants | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation/news/studying-elephants
National Zoological Park’s Janine Brown and a team of collaborators have just completed
Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: have
New at the Zoo: Meet Winton the Bennett’s Wallaby | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/new-zoo-meet-winton-bennetts-wallaby
Our newest member of the wallaby mob at the Small Mammal House has been named! Meet Winton in this keeper Q&A.
We can’t wait to have joeys again! What is Winton’s personality like?
Addax | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/addax
Specialized to live in deserts, the addax is a shy, cautious antelope notable for its long, twisted horns. This species was once abundant throughout Northern Africa, and now inhabits just a tiny fraction of its former range.
Both males and females have short, shaggy manes, with dark patches between their
Pumpkinseed | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseeds are North American freshwater fish that are very similar in appearance to their cousins, the bluegill.
Female pumpkinseeds often have more vivid stripes.
#GorillaStory: Happy 2nd Birthday, Moke! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/gorillastory-happy-2nd-birthday-moke
As the primate team celebrates Moke’s second birthday, keeper Alex Reddy reflects on the western lowland gorilla’s growing independence, bold personality and training triumphs.
Moke will investigate aspects of his habitat that other gorillas have not visited
Getting to Know Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/getting-know-trong-nhi-and-nhi-linh
They’re spunky, opinionated and enjoy splashing in a cool pool on a hot summer day. Who are these playful pachyderms? Our Asian elephants, Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh! Get to know their personalities and quirks from Elephant Trails keepers Rebecca Riley and Ashley Fortner.
Do they have a favorite enrichment item?
How to Find Wild Salamanders | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/center-conservation-genomics/news/how-find-wild-salamanders
With just a few tips and tricks, anyone can find salamanders and celebrate nature in their local area.
Some states, like Tennessee, have more than 50 individual species, while other states
Say Hello to Our New Siamangs, Adi and Guntur | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/say-hello-our-new-siamangs-adi-and-guntur
The cool new couple at Gibbon Ridge are smart, sweet and specialize in singing duets — meet siamangs Adi and Guntur!
Only male siamangs have a “genital tuft” in the spot where a tail would be.
Safety Precautions for Avian Influenza | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/avian-influenza-safety
The Zoo is taking precautions against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI.
You might have heard the terms “bird flu,” “HPAI,” or “H5N1” used interchangeably
Poison frogs | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/poison-frogs
Poison frogs, also called poison arrow and poison dart frogs, are the most brightly colored frogs in the world. They live in wet, tropical forests in Central and South America where their diet contributes to the toxins they secrete through their skin.
Poison frogs are known for their beautiful colors, and amphibians that have toxic