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.
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
An ordinary-looking fish that isn’t ordinary at all, the mummichog is able to withstand vast temperature and salinity shifts as well as tolerate higher levels of pollutants and radiation than many other animals on the planet.
Size About hand-sized, mummichogs typically measure between 5 and 7 inches (12.7
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
The verdict is in on our 14-week-old cheetah cubs’ first snow experience! Plus, get the latest dish on Rosalie’s cubs‘ newest enrichment and husbandry training experiences. Read on for a full cubdate from cheetah biologist Adrienne Crosier.
Rosalie, on the other hand, seems unphased by the snow and cold.
Australian snake-necked turtles, sometimes called common or eastern long-necked turtles, are named for their long, narrow necks. This semi-aquatic turtle is dark gray or brown with a yellow underside and is native to southeastern Australia.
February 04, 2022 These Teeny, Tiny Turtle Hatchlings Fit in the Palm of Your Hand
Wood turtles are one of the most endangered freshwater turtles in North America. To ensure a future for these reptiles, scientists first need to understand where wood turtles remain and how many are left.
Discovery Center: „These Teeny, Tiny Turtle Hatchlings Fit in the Palm of Your Hand
Smithsonian ecologist Claire Bresnan encourages aspiring scientists to take a chance on themselves, and not succumb to „gloom and doom“ in her Focus on the Future feature.
post-doctoral fellows and the conservation research they are supporting through first-hand
