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Since 1983, CSS scientists have pioneered innovative approaches to solve wildlife
In honor of National Zookeeper Week, we’re recognizing some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our care.
Lastly, they have built in daily separations between Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh, which
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
A sloth bear cub and a seal pup by any other name would still be as sweet, but our keepers chose the perfect names for them. Our sloth bear cub is named Remi and our seal pup is named Rona!
Asia Trail keepers who have been hand-rearing our sloth bear cub chose the name Remi
Golden-headed lion tamarins are named for their thick, golden manes. These endangered animals live only in Brazil and, like many tamarin species, are tree-dwelling, fruit-eating primates.
Description Golden-headed lion tamarins‘ resemble other species of tamarins; they have
A small primate species native only to Madagascar, red ruffed lemurs live in just one protected area and are critically endangered.
They also have been spotted to the east of the Antainambalana River, which divides
What makes (or breaks) a coral’s ability to survive rising sea temperatures? It’s a puzzling predicament, and scientists are hoping coral nurseries can help crack the code.
The difference is that when corals grow, they have the ability to reconnect and fuse
Red rivers are the most colorful members of the pig family. They are an adaptable species found across west and central Africa.
Many will also have a white facial mask.
Dr. Suzan Murray, head of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Global Health Program testifies on zoonotic disease transmission.
species, it is critical that we examine health across a continuum of species and have
The matamata is a South American turtle with a striking appearance. Its carapace, or shell, is rough and knobby, and its long neck has skin fringes, bumps and ridges. The matamata turtle’s large, flat head features a wide mouth and a long, snorkel-like snout.
Matamatas have extremely poor eyesight, but a number of other sensory aids allow
