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Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret species, were thought to have gone extinct in 1979. On Sept. 26, 1981, a black-footed ferret was discovered on the Wyoming prairie. From that unlikely occurrence, an entire species began its comeback — one of the most remarkable conservation stories on Earth.  In honor of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferret colony, here are five of this miraculous species’ momentous conservation milestones.
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Don’t be put off by Fofo’s prickly appearance! As his name implies, our prehensile-tailed porcupette is as “cute” as can be! Get to know Fofo in this Q+A with Small Mammal House keepers.
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By Mike Henley, Invertebrate Exhibit Keeper at the National Zoo
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Exciting news! A trio of maned wolf pups were born this winter at the Zoo’s private conservation campus in Front Royal, Virginia.
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has received good questions about the giant panda weaning process and recent behaviors exhibited by Bei Bei and Mei Xiang. The giant panda science and animal care team put together this FAQ, which includes further context on maternal/cub and pre-estrus behaviors and the history of the giant pandas in the Zoo’s care.
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Two new neighbors have arrived at Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Meet Przewalski’s horse mother-son duo, Barbie and Cooper! 
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Scurry into the Small Mammal House and get up close with animals like sand cats, golden lion tamarins and naked mole-rats.
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Scientists at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation Genomics conduct studies that use genetic methods and markers to help understand an animal’s behavior or ecology.
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From the deepest trenches to the shallowest shores and across five basins, water circulates in one interconnected system: the world ocean. This World Ocean Day, discover how seemingly different animals — sessil coral and soaring seabirds — are connected to each other, to a changing climate and to ocean conservation.
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