In a little over a week, our western lowland gorilla infant, Zahra, will be six months old! Overall, she is doing great and has recently started going on many little adventures.
I was amazed at how small her hands are compared to the other gorillas’.
Western lowland gorilla infant Moke turned one month old on Tuesday! He continues to do well and remains bright and alert.
Image: „The pads of Moke’s feet and the palms of his hands have black stripes,“
Moke may just be a few months shy of turning 2-years-old, but our young western lowland gorilla has quite an independent personality! Last autumn, he mastered voluntary injection training.
Gorillas don’t slap their chest, but cup their hands, amplifying that distinctive
What has 7-month-old western lowland gorilla Moke been up to? Read all about it in the latest keeper update!
Baraka approached Moke and watched him for a minute, then gently cupped his hands
Swing into the new year with an animal that knows a thing or two about swinging: gibbons! Get to know Sydney, Ronnie and Bradley from primate keeper Carly Hornberger.
With hook-like hands for grasping branches, long arms for reaching and specialized
With just a few tips and tricks, anyone can find salamanders and celebrate nature in their local area.
I handle salamanders as a scientist with gloves or with hands soiled in dirt, but
At 5 weeks old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke continues to thrive, and keepers are beginning to see how his personality is developing. He is very curious and wiggly!
and seems especially focused whenever she has food or an enrichment item in her hands
Don’t let his prickly appearance deter you – Quillbur is a very friendly porcupine! Get to know our new prehensile-tailed porcupine in this Q&A with Small Mammal House keepers.
grab hard-to-reach food or use their tail to steady themselves while they use both hands
Happy Orangutan Caring Week! We’re celebrating the Zoo’s seven orangutans by sharing their stories.
But, where does he go when she wants both hands free? On her head, of course!
This Valentine’s Day (or any day!) celebrate with your beloved and 2,700 of your closest animal friends at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Take a spin on the Conservation Carousel Hold hands and have a laugh as you climb
