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Bill McShea originally studied small mammal population ecology, but has expanded his scope of species and topics over the years. His current focus is on informing management of wildlife in forest and grassland ecosystems. A good part of his time and effort is in Asia, both supporting conservation efforts on forest mammals and mentoring young professionals to use science to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
colleagues to conserve large mammals such as giant pandas

The Brazilian rainbow boa is a medium-sized terrestrial boa native to the Amazon River basin. It is named for its iridescent skin which refracts light and creates a rainbow-colored effect.
Species: Epicrates cenchria Animal News Giant Pandas

The Smallwood’s anole is a green lizard with blue spots. It is native to Cuba, where it spends time hunting the trees for insects, grubs and frogs.
Species: Anolis smallwoodi Animal News Giant Pandas

This tiny, yellowish-green songbird sings a three-note series of accelerating chips. Despite its name, these warblers do not breed in Tennessee, and only pass through the state as they embark on their seasonal migration to their breeding grounds in Canada’s boreal forest. 
: Leiothlypis peregrina Animal News Giant Pandas

Have you herd . . . our Persian onager filly and scimitar-horned oryx calves are exploring their surroundings! Get the latest update on their adventures from Tara Buk, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute animal keeper. 
Continue Exploring October 15, 2024 Giant Pandas

A small bird with a loud song, the ovenbird is a migratory songbird that passes through much of North America in the spring and fall. 
Species: Seiurus aurocapilla Animal News Giant Pandas

Noted for their beautiful blue coloring among breeding males, the indigo bunting is a member of the cardinal family. These migratory birds are often heard singing in fields and farmlands in late spring and summer.
Species: Passerina cyanea Animal News Giant Pandas

Impressed tortoises live in evergreen and bamboo forests in hills and mountains across Asia. They have a somewhat flattened shell with a strongly serrated edge and are named for the shape of their scutes, which are impressed or indented.
Species: Manouria impressa Animal News Giant Pandas

Keepers can learn a lot about an animal’s needs just by monitoring its weight. But how do you weigh a wiggly ferret or get a full-grown elephant onto a scale? Find out in this update from primate keeper Erin Stromberg.
Giant pandas may not measure up to elephants and Holstein

The Taylor’s cantil, also called the ornate cantil, is a member of the viper family found in the northeastern part of Mexico. This venomous snake is dark brown to black with white, orange or yellow bands along its body and head.
Species: Agkistrodon taylori Animal News Giant Pandas