How big does a “weeble-wobble” have to be to withstand the strength of six female
Project How big does a “weeble-wobble” have
Since all of the lions born to Naba and Shera in 2010 have moved on to other homes
The Kids’ Farm just got even cuter! In late August, three young kunekune pigs joined the Farm and are already charming visitors. Learn about this unique breed in our latest New at the Zoo feature, featuring animal keeper Nikki Maticic.
We have three wonderful male kunekune pigs: Otis, Winston and Norman.
The tomistoma, also called the false gharial or false gavial, is an endangered freshwater crocodilian with a characteristically long, narrow snout.
Fact Sheet Conservation Meet the Animals Physical Description Tomistoma have
With the colder air moving into DC this January, the lions have been choosing to
Northern snakehead fish are native to China, Southern Siberia and North Korea and are an invasive species in North America.
Lifespan Northern snakeheads have an average lifespan of 10 years but have been
Goats are versatile, domesticated animals kept for meat, milk and fiber. They are intelligent, social and difficult to herd. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo exhibits Nigerian dwarf goats.
Certain breeds have straight noses, while others have convex or slightly dished noses
Picture an intelligent mammal. One whose smarts are not only key to their survival but also, in certain situations, to that of humans.
“Many people wonder why we have Norway rats on exhibit at the Zoo, but the truth
Raise your trunks for the world’s largest land mammal: the elephant! Find out how animal keeper, Rebecca Riley, cares for Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Asian elephant herd.
Image: Both female and male African elephants have tusks.
We’re leaping for joy and celebrating World Lemur Day at Smithsonian’s National Zoo! This special holiday—which takes place the last Friday in October—is the perfect occasion for learning all about our lemur friends.
Unlike other primates, such as monkeys, apes and humans, prosimians usually have
