The plain chachalaca is a long-tailed bird that lives in North and Central America, spanning from Texas to Costa Rica. Distantly related to chickens and turkeys, these birds are named after their unique call, which sounds like „cha-cha-LAW-ka“.
They have small heads, bare legs, and tails with white tips.
Behold a brunch between a sloth and a golden lion tamarin, catch a close-up of newborn black-footed ferret kits and get a glimpse of giant pandas gorging themselves on bamboo shoots. All of these events (and more) made for a memorable May at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
Although she could easily pick them up, Christina wants the guinea pigs have the
The bald eagle population plummeted from abundant to endangered, with only 417 pairs left in 1963. Thanks to tireless conservation efforts, this fish-eating raptor rebounded and has since been removed from the Endangered Species List.
They have pale yellow irises and yellow feet and beaks.
Leaf-tailed geckos are nocturnal, forest-dwelling lizards endemic to Madagascar and its oceanic islands. Their bodies are long and flattened, and they are known for their leaf-like tails.
Fact Sheet Conservation Physical Description Leaf-tailed geckos have long,
She’s a sweet-natured, eager explorer with a taste for juicy wax worms. Meet Chiquita, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s new tamandua!
With such a specialized diet, tamanduas have some unique adaptations for eating.
Tracking an animal’s weight is an important part of animal care, but gazelles are known to be flighty and nervous. So, how do keepers convince them to step onto a scale? Find out in this update from keeper Sarah Rezac.
Image: We have all seen the videos — a slender, long-limbed antelope lowers her
02, 2013 Sumatran tiger Update Jan 2, 2013 Image: Good news—Kavi and Damai have
The cubs are back on the webcam, but bigger and with a bite! Read on for more.
So what have the cubs been up to? Read on for more.
Working with collaborators in host countries, Smithsonian researchers strive to bring Eld’s deer off the endangered species list.
Due to expanding human populations, these forests have largely been replaced by rice
From smart shrews to clever coatis, every animal in Small Mammal House receives enrichment. Learn how the animal care team puts together puzzle feeders, sprinkles spices and comes up with creative elements that ensure animals keep physically active and mentally sharp.
They have to adapt to changing elements in their habitat (like weather and other
