Focus on the Future is a series that seeks to highlight the early career scientists who conduct research at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
post-doctoral fellows and the conservation research they are supporting through first-hand
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s dedicated staff are at the forefront of shaping the world’s understanding of animals and their habitats. Wildlife conservation is their passion. And, they are women.
National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute to create and adapt protocols for hand
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is otterly delighted to introduce Coquille, Potomac and Nash — American Trail’s adorable North American river otter pups! Get the latest news in this PUPdate.
Emmett, on the other hand, is a bit of a wild card and much more high strung.
Researchers in Virginia wanted to learn how common field management practices — like mowing, burning or animal grazing — affect birds that stay for the winter. They turned to local farmers and landowners for help.
Native grasses, on the other hand, tend to stand tall and maintain their structure
Focus on the Future is a series that seeks to highlight the early career scientists who conduct research at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
post-doctoral fellows and the conservation research they are supporting through first-hand
The Zoo’s historic Bird House may be under renovation, but that has not stopped the animal care team from bringing native shorebirds, songbirds and waterfowl under their wing to establish best practices in husbandry and breeding. In the past few months, keepers celebrated many significant hatchings behind the scenes.
We are hand-raising them in a separate enclosure where they can see and hear the
Our western lowland gorilla infant hasn’t quite figured out how to crawl—but she’s getting close! Read the latest #GorillaStory update from primate keeper Francesca Bozzo.
instincts immediately kick in and she makes sure to pick Zahra up or at least have a hand
A team of scientists and keepers is traveling all over the eastern United States this year to study a unique and amazing animal: the hellbender.
didn’t have an iron but thought he could help us fix it with some tools he had on hand
By Barbara Watkins, Reptile Discovery Center Keeper at the National Zoo
With my list of questions in hand, I photographed, took notes, and asked as many
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
