La Plata three-banded armadillos, also known as southern three-banded armadillos, are the only armadillo that can curl up into a complete ball. Native to South America, they are also one of the only armadillos that are not good diggers.
all the way until their armor forms a trap that snaps closed on their predator’s hand
Ever wonder what zoo animals eat and why? Learn the science behind zoo diets.
that may need hand-rearing.
‚Hoppy‘ Amphibian Awareness Week! All week long, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will be sharing stories about amazing amphibians and the scientists working to save them from extinction.
Video Did you know that salamanders can *literally* give you a hand—then grow it
In honor of National Zookeeper Week, we’re recognizing some of the dedicated professionals who go above and beyond for the animals in our care.
training plans that have resulted in many beneficial husbandry behaviors including hand-feeding
We’ve answered some of the most-searched questions about ostriches to get you better acquainted with these big, flightless birds.
A keeper has placed a ruler and their hand beside the egg for scale.
How do you train a panda to voluntarily participate in blood draws and other medical exams? By building the bears’ trust and rewarding their participation with treats!
Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji, we use a combination of verbal cues, training tools, hand
Our 5-month-old baby gorilla is experiencing her first autumn! Catch up with baby Zahra and her mother Calaya in this blog update from primate keeper Erin Stromberg.
She’ll first give us the side eye, and then make a quick dismissive hand movement
Our 2-month-old western lowland gorilla infant, Zahra, is very curious about the world around her. Get the latest #GorillaStory update from primate keeper Carolina Powell.
When that happens, Calaya will push his hand away or move out of reach, letting him
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
First Pup Born At The Zoo In 23 Years Animal keepers at the National Zoo have been hand
Put your senses to the test at the Claws and Paws Pathway! Follow your nose to the binturongs, who smell like buttered popcorn, and keep your eyes peeled for petite Pallas’s cats hiding in plain sight. Get the scoop on the Zoo’s newest residents from curator Craig Saffoe.
Ceba, on the other hand, is a hider among hiders!
