Porcupines are native to the forests of North America and instantly recognizable by their coats of nearly 30,000 quills. While these hollow quills can’t be shot, they are loosely attached and will dislodge in the skin of predators.
native to the coniferous and mixed-forest habitats of Canada, the northeastern and western
Now more than ever, raising awareness about the plight of migratory birds is key to their survival. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, we are in the midst of completely transforming our beloved Bird House from its humble foundation (circa 1928) into a celebration of birds and their amazing annual journeys.
colleagues at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, who research and track birds in the wild
Smithsonian scientists discuss the impact of the first federal law designed to save endangered and imperiled animals from extinction.
’s warbler were afforded the legal protections they would need to thrive in the wild
Two peanuts sit on a tray. One is beneath the curve of a tool; the other is beside a different tool, out of reach. Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Allen’s swamp monkey Nub Armstrong is eyeing both. Will he pick the tool that brings the peanut toward him? To examine whether guenons understand how tools work, primate keeper Erin Stromberg and University of Michigan graduate student Missy Painter have teamed up to put these monkeys’ smarts to the test.
Some primates, like chimpanzees and capuchin monkeys—use tools in the wild to access
Scurry into the Small Mammal House and get up close with animals like sand cats, golden lion tamarins and naked mole-rats.
more than 35 species as they move, eat and play in enclosures that mimic their wild
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
Przewalski’s Horse Filly Beat the Odds After a potentially deadly injury, one endangered wild
Fishing cats are native to southern Asia. Very little is known about the behavior, habitat, population and habits of these elusive, nocturnal felines.
The western reaches of its range extend into Pakistan, cutting east to Cambodia.
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You can support the best in organic, eco-friendly farming by shopping for your favorite Bird Friendly® certified coffees online.
Roasters Barnwood Coffee Company Beautiful Beast Coffee Company Big Year Coffee Bird & Wild
You can support the best in organic, eco-friendly farming by shopping for your favorite Bird Friendly® certified coffees online.
Roasters Barnwood Coffee Company Beautiful Beast Coffee Company Big Year Coffee Bird & Wild
