‚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
Many of the Zoo’s animals are built for extreme temperatures, including the fennec fox! Learn how animal keepers care for these desert dwelling foxes.
February 26, 2016 Hand-rearing Fennec Fox Kits Q&A What does it take to care
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
Ever wonder what zoo animals eat and why? Learn the science behind zoo diets.
that may need hand-rearing.
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.
Pup Born At The Zoo In 23 Years Animal keepers at the National Zoo have been hand
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.
October 02, 2023 He Held My Hand „When I was in my mid-twenties and living in
The Zoo has a new troop of seven monkeys! It’s a mixed-species group of guenons. Learn all about our new monkeys, and about guenons, in this Q&A with primate curator Meredith Bastian and keepers Alexandra Reddy and Elliott Rosenthal.
On the other hand, Nub Armstrong, the male swamp monkey, is generally very laid back
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
‚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.
Amphibian Superpowers Video Did you know that salamanders can *literally* give you a hand—then
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
