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Asia Trail
Asia Trail, a series of exhibits that opened in 2006, is home to seven Asian species: sloth bears, fishing cats, red pandas, clouded leopards, Asian small-clawed otters, a Japanese giant salamander, and giant pandas.
See a map of Asia Trail, read about the animal habitats, and learn about Asia Trail's green elements.
Sloth Bear Cub Named
In a poll conducted on the Zoo’s Facebook page, 830 fans elected to name the cub Hank, a moniker that combines the cubs’ parents’ names, Hana and Francois. 
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Smithsonian's National Zoo to Welcome New Asian Elephant
The National Zoo will soon welcome Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant, into the Zoo's existing herd. She will be on loan from the Baton Rouge Zoo. more
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Watching fishing cats:
Two fishing cats live on Asia Trail. These short-tailed cats are about twice the size of the average housecat. They attract fish by lighting tapping the water's surface with a paw, mimicking insect movements. Then, they dive into the water to catch the fish.
Fishing Cat Facts | 
Watch Fishing Cats Fish | 
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Pandas: Camera 1 | Camera 2
Clouded Leopards
Asian Small-clawed Otters
Asia Trail provides:
- State-of-the-art exhibits with a stimulating environment
- A comprehensive education program for visitors, students, and teachers
- The expertise for in-depth research and training that aims to conserve these species in the wild
Asian species found at the Zoo:
- Sumatran tigers at Great Cats
- Orangutans at the Great Ape House
- Przewalski's horses in the yard next to the Small Mammal House
- White-cheeked gibbons and siamangs at Gibbon Ridge
- Asian elephants at the Elephant House
- Cranes outside the Bird House
- A Komodo dragon and a gharial at the Reptile Discovery Center
Check out the Zoo map and plot your own "Asia Trail" through the Zoo.
