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Male two-toed sloth, Vlad, hangs by all four feet from the top of his exhibit. His head is tilted toward keeper, Ann, who is standing below and to the right of Vlad. Ann has a piece of food in her right hand, which is raised up toward Vlad.

Dec. 03, 2021

Small Enrichment, Big Difference: Stories from a Real-Life Zoo Guardian

From smart shrews to clever coatis, each animal in the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Small Mammal House receives enrichment. Keeper Ann Gutowski shares how the animal care team puts together puzzle feeders, sprinkles spices and comes up with creative elements that ensure their animals keep physically active...

Dec. 03, 2021

#CheetahCubdate 11: Decoding Cub Chatter and a Clean Bill of Health

Listen up! Rosalie's now 7-week-old cubs are feisty, playful and healthy. Keepers even captured a video of one cub up-close to the fence, chirping. Read on to learn to speak cheetah and get the latest scoop on these cubs!

Dec. 03, 2021

How Do You Care For Elderly Swamp Sparrows?

Meet our nearly 16-year-old male and female swamp sparrows, who keepers liken to an old married couple. They squabble and jockey for food. They take frequent naps. And, as with people, they have started to “gray” in their older years.

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