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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

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

Fiji banded iguanas are bright green lizards with crested spines and long tails found only on the Fiji islands. Males have wide blue or light green stripes, while females are typically solid green but may have a few white or pale blue spots. 
Females, on the other hand, are generally solid green but may have a few white or

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

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

Tentacled snakes are masters of hiding in plain sight. This species is so stealthy that Reptile Discovery Center staff were surprised to discover three babies in their exhibit last December. What makes this aquatic snake so unique? In this Q&A, animal keeper Erin Stewart shares some of her favorite facts about these cleverly camouflaged creatures.
Thu, 03/01/2018 – 17:17 Alt Text A tentacled snake baby being held in someone’s 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.

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

Why do clouded leopards seem to have a tough time reproducing outside of their natural habitat? As wild populations continue to dwindle, conservation scientists are working against the clock to find successful artificial insemination methods. Two research biologists—Adrienne Crosier and Pierre Comizzoli of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute—have recently worked with colleagues from the Nashville Zoo to explore new ways to artificially inseminate clouded leopards and enhance procreation.
On the other hand, females and males that were previously paired won’t re-bond with

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!