As the primate team celebrates Moke’s second birthday, keeper Alex Reddy reflects on the western lowland gorilla’s growing independence, bold personality and training triumphs.
Moke will investigate aspects of his habitat that other gorillas have not visited
The world’s tallest and heaviest bird, the common ostrich is native to the grasslands and savannas of Africa. These birds are completely flightless but are incredibly swift runners due to their long, strong legs—in fact, they are the fastest two-legged animals on Earth.
Ostriches have thick, muscular thighs and legs, with two-toed feet ending with a
With just a few tips and tricks, anyone can find salamanders and celebrate nature in their local area.
Some states, like Tennessee, have more than 50 individual species, while other states
This holiday season, the Zoo invites you to give thanks to a beloved American icon—but not at the dining room table. Learn about how Bird House keeper Jen Ferraro helps care for the Zoo’s resident turkeys.
Many heritage breeds have origins tracing back hundreds of years.
Collared brown lemurs are found in southeastern Madagascar and are named for the collars of reddish-brown fur around their necks.
Females have lighter gray fur on their heads and faces, as well as reddish-brown,
Get the answers to some of the most-searched questions about the desert dwelling, big-eared fennec fox!
Why do fennec foxes have big ears?
Excitement is in the air at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, where hoofstock keepers are eagerly anticipating the births of three Persian onagers! Get to know this rare and endangered species in this Q&A with supervisory biologist Dolores Reed.
Onagers, in general, have very strong personalities.
Find out what’s next for Hickory’s six kits, who were featured on the Black-footed Ferret Cam this summer.
the western plains of the U.S. and Canada, black-footed ferrets were thought to have
Get a taste of the challenges animal nutritionist Erin Kendrick faces as she formulates diets for all animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
Zoo professionals have a lot of responsibilities they need to attend to daily, so
An update from Andean bear keeper Sara Colandrea on the latest happenings with Billie Jean and Quito.
We have been collecting fecal samples almost every day from Billie Jean since 2015
