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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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New Genetics Research on Leopards and Tigers in India Underscores the Importance of Protecting Forest Corridors
As rapid economic expansion continues to shape the Asian landscape on which many species depend, time is running out for conservationists aiming to save wildlife such as tigers and leopards. Scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute have used genetic analysis to find that the natural forest corridors in India are essential to ensuring a future for these species. According to two studies recently published in two papers, these corridors are successfully connecting populations of tigers and leopards to ensure genetic diversity and gene flow. more
The camera aimed on the sloth bears' large indoor enclosure was funded by a generous grant from the Smithsonian Women's Committee.
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Watching Sloth Bears:
One adult male and two adult female sloth bears live at the Zoo. You may see the bears climbing, foraging for insects, or sleeping. Native to India, Sri Lanka, and southern Nepal, sloth bears carry young on their backs.
Sloth Bear Facts | 
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Pandas: Camera 1 | Camera 2
Clouded Leopards
Fishing Cats
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.
