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National Elephant Herpesvirus Laboratory | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/national-elephant-herpesvirus-laboratory

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is committed to preserving Asian and African elephants—both in human care and in the wild. As part of this mission, the Zoo researches diseases that afflict elephants, such as the elephant herpesvirus, known as elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV). Researchers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo were the first to identify EEHV in 1995, following the death of our 16-month-old Asian elephant, Kumari, who was Shanthi’s first calf.
Since then, these researchers have made significant discoveries on the biology of

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50 Panda Facts to Celebrate 50 Years of Giant Pandas at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Enjoy these 50 facts about giant pandas in honor of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Giant Panda 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Scientists and conservationists have worked to restore the giant panda’s habitat

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What Are Orangutans Thinking? | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Let’s play a game…for science! With a tap of the touch-screen computer, orangutans at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo try their memories at matching pictures. These games help scientists study the apes’ metacognition. 
For example, orangutans have to try to remember where food is located.

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New at the Zoo: Pygmy Slow Lorises | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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In a darkened, red-lit area of the Small Mammal House, two small, nocturnal primates explore their habitats. Naga and Pabu are the first pygmy slow lorises housed at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Get the full scoop from keepers Kara Ingraham and Ann Gutowski in this Q+A.
Pygmy slow lorises have highly specialized diets that are difficult to replicate

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Lion Update: Cub Milestones July 1, 2014 | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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On Father’s Day weekend, Shera’s four cubs made their big debut at the Great Cats exhibit! Now, visitors can see the whole pride every day between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. weather permitting. Animal keeper Rebecca Stites gives us the latest update on the cubs.
What’s the next big ‚event‘ they have to look forward to?

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Persian onager | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/persian-onager

The Persian onager — also called the Asiatic wild ass, the Persian wild ass and the Persian zebra — is the largest of the four subspecies of Asiatic wild ass (the most horse-like ass species). It’s native to the desert of Iran and has a pale, sandy-red colored coat.
In addition to the dorsal stripe, onagers also have a shoulder stripe.

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Giant Pandas in Winter | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, the pandas are spending more time in their yards.  Panda keepers sometimes get asked by the visitors why we place the bamboo and enrichment items in the places that we do when we set up the yards. 
The pandas are also creatures of habit, and have preferred eating spots, where they

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