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Lion Cub Q&A: Oct 20, 2014 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/lion-cub-qa-oct-20-2014

The six lion cubs at the Great Cats Exhibit are growing fast and their husbandry training sessions are in full swing! Parents Luke, Naba and Shera have their paws full with the rambunctious cubs—but it’s our animal care team’s challenge to care for the entire pride.
These are the first steps towards hand-injections!

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Fantastic Beasts of the Great Plains | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservation-ecology-center/news/fantastic-beasts-great-plains

Smithsonian ecologists worked with American Prairie Reserve staff to fit bison with GPS ear tags. Their movement study will help researchers understand how bison move and use the landscape at the Reserve in Montana.
The chute system can be seen in the upper left-hand corner, the portion that resembles

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Bringing the Zoo to You: May 2020 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/bringing-zoo-you-may-2020

Behold a brunch between a sloth and a golden lion tamarin, catch a close-up of newborn black-footed ferret kits and get a glimpse of giant pandas gorging themselves on bamboo shoots. All of these events (and more) made for a memorable May at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Amazonia keeper Christina Castiglione extends her hand, inviting Sinchi (left) and

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Keeping Up with the Great Cats: Lion Pride Edition | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/keeping-great-cats-lion-pride-edition

Fall is upon us, which means that it’s a great time to visit the Great Cats exhibit to see our African lions in action! When the temperature is between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, the cats are at their most frisky.
The boys, on the other hand, have very distinguishing features, so it can be easier

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#GorillaStory: Happy Mother’s Day, Calaya | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/gorillastory-happy-mothers-day-calaya

For the past two years, the primate team has had the privilege of sharing the story of our western lowland gorilla infant, Moke, with Smithsonian’s National Zoo fans all over the world. With Mother’s Day coming up May 10, primate keeper Carolina Powell highlights Moke’s very first friend—his mom, Calaya!
since his attention span is quite short, he is not nearly as focused on the task at hand

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