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
From salamanders to siamangs, all Zoo animals receive veterinary care… and sometimes, that includes medicine. Find out how keepers and veterinarians give animals medicine in this update.
Do you have any pets at home — a dog or cat, maybe even some fish or a bird?
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
As August comes into full swing, get to know the golden lion tamarins from Kenton Kerns, assistant curator of Small Mammal House!
Tamarins are quick learners and have their own distinct personalities.
The Eld’s deer, also known as the brow-antlered deer, is an endangered species indigenous to Southeast Asia. The species was discovered in the Manipur Valley of India in 1838 by Lieutenant Percy Eld, a British officer.
Stags tend to have darker coloring than hinds and possess a thick mane of long hair
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Due to expanding human populations, these forests have largely been replaced by rice
The Fly River turtle, or pig-nosed turtle, is the last living member of the Carettochelyidae family of turtles. With flipper-like forelegs, webbed hind legs and a shell covered in soft, leathery skin, it is well adapted to aquatic life.
Fact Sheet Conservation Physical Description Fly River turtles have gray bodies
