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
Dr. Suzan Murray, director of the Smithsonian Global Health Program, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on zoonotic diseases and outbreak investigations.
the geographic location, host species, and time period over which the virus may have
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.
August 09, 2023 How to Take a Lioness to the Vet Even lions have to go to the doctor
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.
August 09, 2023 How to Take a Lioness to the Vet Even lions have to go to the doctor
Welcome to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s training course on how to cryopreserve coral sperm. This virtual training workshop was put together to help professionals around the world cryopreserve the coral sperm from their own reefs. This is intended to be an introduction and a primer on how to get started.
Many professionals who have previous experience may find the training modules completely
Smithsonian veterinary research fellow Dr. Maureen Wanjiku Kamau is leading a study on wild eastern black rhinos in Kenya. Find out how her team is using poop to learn more about rhino reproduction.
Image: Great strides in conservation have resulted in the gradual recovery of Kenya
Now more than ever, raising awareness about the plight of migratory birds is key to their survival. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, we are in the midst of completely transforming our beloved Bird House from its humble foundation (circa 1928) into a celebration of birds and their amazing annual journeys.
House closed to visitors in 2018, our animal keepers, nutritionists and scientists have
Crash into May with black rhinos! Dr. Francesca Vitali is a wildlife veterinarian and Morris Animal Foundation postdoctoral fellow with the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Global Health Program. She is currently working with our Smithsonian partners in Kenya to help conserve Eastern black rhino populations.
Rhinos have been on this planet for about 60 million years.
May 10, 2015 Watch Wild Inside the National Zoo: Episode 10: Curious Cubs for awesome footage of Mayni and Muniri playing.
Since Nov. 15, keepers have presented Billie Jean with some food and some flakes
Curator of horticulture Teresa Vetick gives her top tips to build your own pollinator-friendly garden.
everywhere can take small actions to help pollinators around them, whether they have
