In May, our Small Mammal House team said goodbye to two beloved tamanduas: Manny and Cayenne.
months, our animal care team treated his age-induced diabetes
Domesticated Spanish pigs escaped on Ossabaw Island where they went feral and became their own subspecies — smaller than typical pigs and with a unique metabolism.
they have a form of low-grade, non-insulin-dependent diabetes
Researchers at the Zoo found higher fiber and lower sugar diets had a range of health benefits for primates in human care.
problems associated with high-sugar diets such as diabetes
Terry Prather of Orlando, Fla. has more than four decades of executive experience with extensive involvement in the hospitality & tourism industry, community organizations, and community development.
honored as a “Father Of The Year” by the American Diabetes
How do you get an orangutan to sit still for an electrocardiogram? All it takes is a little patience and a lot of ingenuity! The Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s positive reinforcement training program enables primates to voluntarily participate in their own medical care without the need for anesthesia.
Hope: Just as with humans, cardiac disease and diabetes
Tokay geckos are one of the largest living gecko species. They are found in south and southeast Asia, where they often live in the same areas as humans and eliminate unwanted insect pests.
treat a number of ailments, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes
