Summer is drawing to a close, which means our young Bornean orangutan, Redd, will celebrate his sixth birthday soon on Sept. 12.
Video Kyle, on the other hand, is much more tolerant of Redd’s antics.
Here at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, the carnivore team is gearing up for a very special arrival: cheetah cubs! As one of 10 facilities in the Cheetah Breeding Center Coalition, we study the behavior, biology, health and reproduction of these rare cats.
To ask for these behaviors, we cue the cats with a combination of hand signals and
We are sad to share that Betty, our “matriarch” flamingo, was found deceased in her habitat Jan. 25. At 67 years old, she was the oldest Caribbean flamingo in the North American population.
the years, but also she served as a wonderful role model for flamingos that were hand-raised
In the event that a decision to hand-rear or assist feed is made on behalf of a young
Get the answers to your most internet-searched questions about orangutans.
suited for life in the trees, where they climb, walk, tree sway and brachiate (swing hand
They’re goofy, sweet and superstars at training — meet Ronnie and Bradley, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s siamangs! These apes may be small in stature, but their endearing personalities (and booming calls) make their presence felt far beyond Gibbon Ridge.
Brachiating — swinging hand-over-hand through the branches—and other impressive acrobatic
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about giant panda Bei Bei’s departure from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Although Bei Bei’s current keepers speak to him in English, during training they use hand
Read on for some of the most frequently asked questions about Bao Bao’s departure.
Although Bao Bao’s current keepers speak to her in English, during training they use hand
The Kori bustard is bird native to the eastern and southern grasslands of Africa. This species weighs in at 40 pounds, making them the world’s heaviest flying bird. Unfortunately, it is also considered near threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
June 26, 2015 Bird House curator Sara Hallager has hand-raised kori bustard chicks
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.
help of a dedicated group of biologists, keepers, veterinarians and nutritionists, hand-reared
