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Yellow-rumped warbler | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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The most abundant warbler in North America, the yellow-rumped warbler is an opportunistic omnivore that frequents balsam fir forests in the breeding grounds. Formerly two species, the myrtle warbler in the east and the Audubon warbler in the west, interbreed and hybridize. Ongoing genetic research may split them back into two species. 
Lifespan They have an average lifespan of about seven years. 

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Vietnamese mossy frog | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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The combination of the Vietnamese mossy frog’s green body, black spots, tubercles and spines makes it look like a clump of moss, which it spends a large portion of its time pretending to be. Native to Vietnam, these frogs live in mossy caves and in the banks of rocky mountain streams.
These tree frogs have adhesive toe pads and can jump.

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Giant Panda Update: From Bamboo Shoots to Training Chutes | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Summer is in full swing at the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat. Read the latest update on Mei Xiang and Tian Tian from Laurie Thompson, assistant curator of giant pandas. 
Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat, which means that Mei Xiang and Tian Tian have

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Bird is the Word | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/bird-word

The Zoo’s historic Bird House may be under renovation, but that has not stopped the animal care team from bringing native shorebirds, songbirds and waterfowl under their wing to establish best practices in husbandry and breeding. In the past few months, keepers celebrated many significant hatchings behind the scenes.
We currently have 67 flamingoes in our flock and welcomed four chicks — three males

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How Artificial Insemination Helps Boost Panda Populations | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/how-artificial-insemination-helps-boost-panda-populations

The panda house is closed to the public beginning today, Sept. 1 to provide quiet for Mei Xiang as she enters the final stages of a pregnancy or pseudopregnancy. 
has now had 3 surviving cubs—the panda team is still waiting to see if she will have

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Meet Tasi, a Little Bird with a Big Purpose | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/center-species-survival/news/meet-tasi-little-bird-big-purpose

We care for many rare and endangered species here at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, including a little brown bird named Tasi. Tasi is a 4-year-old Guam rail and a marvel, considering that just a few decades ago his species nearly disappeared.
Since then, zoos have been breeding rails and repatriating them to Guam for release

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Lion Update Mar 7, 2014 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/lion-update-mar-7-2014

Today, Nababeip’s two cubs received their second routine veterinary exam. At almost a month and a half old, they weigh between 16 and 17 pounds. They both got a clean bill of health! Keepers also had the opportunity to get a first hands-on look at Shera’s four cubs.
weigh between four and five pounds at just under a week of age, and their eyes have

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#GorillaStory: Foster Training with Mandara | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/gorillastory-foster-training-mandara

Expectant animal mothers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo often undergo maternal training to ensure that they are successful parents to their new offspring. In addition to training the mothers-to-be, animal keepers frequently train a “foster mom” in the event that a mother is unwilling or unable to care for her infant.
“Fortunately, we have a backup plan.

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Pouncing On Enrichment: How to Care for Lions, Cheetahs and Other Great Cats | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Lions, tigers, cheetahs and bobcats – let’s play! Keepers Katy Juliano, Adri Kopp and Amber Dedrick know how to get the big cats they work with pouncing, roaring and purring for enrichment.
They have different reactions and relationships to each other and to us humans!

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