was the reason we had to euthanize Rokan two years ago and soon, sadly, we will have
Get a taste of the challenges animal nutritionist Erin Kendrick faces as she formulates diets for all animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
diets when a clinical issue arises, and with the commissary staff to ensure we have
There are only 135 Guam kingfishers in the world, but scientists around the world are working to change that by breeding the species for release in the near future.
They have not had any chicks yet (and/or their siblings have not had any chicks).
Fall is upon us, which means that it’s a great time to visit the Great Cats exhibit to see our African lions in action! When the temperature is between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, the cats are at their most frisky.
Many visitors who have been coming to the Zoo for years are curious to know whether
Timor pythons are large, extremely active snakes native to the southeastern islands of Indonesia though, interestingly, not the island of Timor.
The lower half of its body is completely brown, and its skin can have an iridescent
Whooping cranes are graceful, expressive and curious creatures. Get acquainted with these big, beautiful birds in this Q+A with Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute keeper Chris Crowe.
Video Have you ever heard a whooping crane trumpet? Yes!
This sweet-singing forest bird travels across the Americas each year to reach its northern breeding grounds. It is known for its ascending, flute-like song.
They also have a pale brown ring around the eye, dull pink legs, and a medium-length
Sea lions are large, gregarious mammals found along the western coast of North America. In the water, their torpedo-shaped bodies can reach speeds of 25 to 30 mph!
They also have a more slender neck than some species and a dog-like head.
This Amphibian Week, take a closer look at what makes these species so wonderfully weird and worthy of our attention.
May 03, 2024 Happy Amphibian Week 2024 Have you ever strolled past an animal’s
Smithsonian veterinary research fellow Dr. Maureen Wanjiku Kamau is leading a study on wild eastern black rhinos in Kenya. Find out how her team is using poop to learn more about rhino reproduction.
Image: Great strides in conservation have resulted in the gradual recovery of Kenya
