Oct. 24 is International Gibbon Day, so take a few minutes to learn all about these acrobatic apes.
Do gibbons have tails? Gibbons do not have visible, external tails.
Cattle are important domesticated animals that provide meat and milk. Kids‘ Farm is home to a polled Hereford heifer named Rose and a Holstein heifer named Magnolia.
Unlike humans, cattle have panoramic vision, which means they can see almost all
The American alligator is a large crocodilian with an armored body, short legs, a muscular tail and a long, rounded snout. This reptile nearly went extinct but is now considered a conservation success story.
They have four short legs; the front legs have five toes while the back legs have
The end of the summer has been very busy at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, which welcomed two new members to its Persian onager herd.
has been very busy at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, because we have
In June, we’re celebrating World Ocean Month! Learn about some of the amazing aspects of corals and how they shape our world.
Like other species within Cnidaria, individual coral polyps don’t have a brain.
At almost 11 months old, our cheetah cubs‘ personalities are shining! See Jabari, Hasani, Erindi and Amabala in the snow, and get an update on their training.
cheetahs at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, have
The cool new couple at Gibbon Ridge are smart, sweet and specialize in singing duets — meet siamangs Adi and Guntur!
Only male siamangs have a “genital tuft” in the spot where a tail would be.
The Zoo is taking precautions against the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI.
In mild cases, animals might seem to be breathing heavily or have trouble breathing
There seems to be a favorite in the naked mole-rat colony.
It is not uncommon for naked mole-rats to have bloody skirmishes or aggressive encounters
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.
This is the view that many birds have of the beautiful but aggressive male Cape May
