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From Tadpoles to Toadlets: Meet Our Panamanian Golden Frog Hatchlings | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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An unseasonably strong storm in fall 2022 stirred up some romance between two Panamanian golden frogs. Now, Reptile Discovery Center keepers are caring for more than 400 of the couple’s golden-hued hatchlings! 
So, both males and females will wave their hand to try to attract each other’s attention—and

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Meet the Zoo’s Lemurs | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Big bright eyes, bounding leaps and vivacious vocalizations—there’s no denying that lemurs are downright adorable! Every October, we celebrate World Lemur Day to raise awareness of these endangered primates from Madagascar. Meet our animal ambassadors—and learn how you can help their wild cousins—in this update from our Primate and Small Mammal House keepers.
On the other hand, if their eyes are relaxed and they are showing their teeth, it

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Happy First Birthday, Xiao Qi Ji! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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One year ago, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed Xiao Qi Ji—a precious giant panda born in the midst of a global pandemic. As the giant panda team prepares to celebrate his first birthday Aug. 21, take a look back at his top 12 milestones that left panda fans around the world in awe and ‘aww.’
To give the cue, giant panda keeper Mariel Lally holds her hand in front of his face

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#OrangutanStory: Happy 5th Birthday, Redd! | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Our youngest Bornean orangutan, Redd, celebrated his fifth birthday Sept. 12! Primate keeper Erin Stromberg looks back at some of her favorite moments from the past year in her latest #OrangutanStory update. 
Orangutans are skillful climbers; often, they are described as having four hands

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How Do You Train a Lemur for Voluntary Radiographs? | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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At Lemur Island, school is always in session for our ring-tailed and black-and-white ruffed residents. Learn how primate keeper Lynne McMahan has trained the lemurs to voluntarily participate in awake radiographs!
first was a PVC “t-stand,” which gave the lemurs a guide for where to put their hands

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