Smithsonian researchers help conserve Myanmar’s biodiversity through research and capacity building, collaborating with local organizations for the long-term survival of species and ecosystems.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
FellowshipsThe Global Health Program hosts fellowships to build longer-term capacity in partner countries and to support postdoctoral-level studies. Fellows are based in the U.S. or at international partner organizations, and are directly mentored by Global Health Program staff on research projects related to wildlife health, conservation and emerging infectious diseases.Fellowships span one to two years with anticipated completion of a research project and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
The Global Health Program works with International Animal Rescue Indonesia to ensure that disease risk does not pose a threat to rescued orangutans.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
Get to know the Zoo’s hawk-headed parrot, Boomer, in this Q&A with animal keeper Hilary Colton.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
The red-crested cardinal is a medium-sized bird that resembles North America’s northern cardinal in shape, but is mainly gray with only a brilliant red head, crest and breast. It is native to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, and is also a common sight in Hawaii and Puerto Rico, where it has been introduced.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
These small, social rodents are native to the slopes of the Andes, where they form groups of up to ten.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
True to its name, the smooth-sided toad is one of the few toads with smooth skin. It lives in the tropical forests of northern South America, where it eats insects and small mammals.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Smithsonian scientists and partners are investigating the epidemiology of anthrax in free-ranging vultures across Kenya.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
Researchers are investigating infectious diseases that might circulate in wild antelope and domestic ungulates (like camels, cattle, goats and sheep) in Chad.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
The Global Health Program identifies and addresses health concerns in threatened wildlife populations in East Africa and Southeast Asia.
scientists, in collaboration with the Fort Belknap Fish
