Spiny-tailed monitors are small lizards found in Northern Australia. Their appearance is often likened to that of a miniature Komodo dragon.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
The Schmidt’s red-tailed monkey — also called the black-cheeked white-nosed monkey, red-tailed guenon or Schmidt’s guenon — is a small guenon with a white or yellow nose, white cheeks and a long tail. These monkeys are native to central Africa and are threatened by hunting and deforestation.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
Male peafowl, also called peacocks, are instantly recognizable with their striking tail feathers. Revered in their original range country of India, peafowl have spread around the world as symbols of wealth and power. They are the largest member of the pheasant family.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
This small, greenish-yellow songbird can be found among the boreal, or forests of the northern U.S. and Canada, singing its buzzy „zee-zee-zee-zooo-zeet“ song from the treetops.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
A small bird with a big bill, the blue grosbeak is a North American songbird with a striking deep-blue color. Found throughout much of the southern United States, their rich, warbling song can be heard around thickets and hedgerows during the breeding season. Sometimes they will pop up to a high perch to flick and spread their tails.
meters) long, arapaima are the largest freshwater fish
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
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
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
