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From reptiles and amphibians to fish, birds and mammals, meet the animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Animal Type – Any – Amphibians Birds Fish Invertebrates Mammals Reptiles Sand
For Asian elephant keepers, working among the giants of the animal kingdom entails training, enriching and caring for the Zoo’s multi-generational herd, as well as contributing to research and educating visitors about the conservation of this endangered species.
divots the animals have made in the ground, and creating large mounds of dirt and sand
Ever since 42-year-old Asian elephant Kamala arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in May 2014, keeper Amanda Bobyack has helped her settle into her habitat.
As part of the elephant enrichment program, keepers build dunes made of dirt and sand
James Coss is an attorney and managing principal of a closely-held real estate business, overseeing the investment in and operation of agricultural business interests, mobile home communities, and residential real estate in the Midwest and Southwest. James is responsible for the strategic direction of the organization, capital allocation and investment decisions, and overall management of the combined enterprises.
explore the outdoors, and take Charlie to the zoo to visit his favorite animal, the sand
Banded leporinus are torpedo-shaped, striped yellow and black freshwater fish found primarily in the creeks and streams of the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela where they feed on plants, fruits and leaves.
Adults will seek shelter in sand holes in this environment.
There’s a new, adorable face at Kids’ Farm—an 11-month-old Hereford calf named Willow! Over the past few weeks, she has been frolicking around the barnyard with Hereford heifer Rose and Holstein calf Magnolia (a.k.a. Maggie). Get to know the Zoo’s newest calf in this Q&A with animal keeper Nikki Maticic.
and eating hay with Rose and Maggie, as well as laying down all together in the sand
Sea lions are large, gregarious mammals found along the western coast of North America. In the water, their torpedo-shaped bodies can reach speeds of 25 to 30 mph!
behavioral means to cool off, such as resting with a flipper in the water, flipping sand
The plecostomus, or suckermouth catfish, is found in fresh and brackish waters and prefers fast-flowing streams and rivers with pebbly substrate. Its appearance varies based on its surroundings and environment. These catfish are sometimes referred to as „janitor fish“ for their ability to clean tank algae.
They are sometimes adorned with black spots of various sizes on a sand-colored body
Two mysterious and secretive residents recently arrived at the Reptile Discovery Center: Iranian fat-tailed geckos! Get the scoop on this rad brother-sister duo from animal keeper Sara Hasenstab.
—or digging in the dirt and sand to find the perfect napping spot.
Aquatic caecilians, also known as rubber eels, are found in Colombian and Venezuelan lowland rivers and streams. Looking more like large worms than the legless amphibians they are, they can grow up to 22 inches in length and have slimy smooth dark gray skin.
Rubber eels burrow in sand and leaf litter.
