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Linh Mai Inspires a New Era for the Zoo’s Elephant Cam ›
With the return of the Zoo’s Elephant Cam, a group of trained volunteers are helping chronicle the daily lives of Asian elephants.
Asian Elephant Calf Linh Mai Makes Her Public Debut at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ›
In celebration of Earth Day, 2-month-old Asian elephant calf Linh Mai made her public debut this morning.
Gorilla Youngster Moke Is Leaving the National Zoo. Here’s Why It Matters ›
Later this spring, we will bid farewell to western lowland gorilla Moke as he takes the next step towards growing up.
After Early Nutritional Challenges, Asian Elephant Calf Linh Mai is Making Good Gains ›
Asian elephant calf Linh Mai has come a long way since her first few weeks of life. Thanks to our dedicated staff and changes to her diet, our girl is growing big and strong!
Playful Sloth Bear Cubs Receive a Clean Bill of Health During First Vet Exam ›
Our 4-month-old sloth bear cubs, Osborn and Champa, voluntarily participated in their first veterinary exam!
Asian Elephant Linh Mai Explores the Great Outdoors ›
Baby elephant Linh Mai recently hit a major milestone: she turned two months old!
Inside a Komodo Dragon Vet Exam at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo ›
Learn how Zoo veterinarians deliver expert care for an apex island predator.
9 Fascinating Facts About North America’s Master Builder, the Beaver ›
Time to learn about everyone’s favorite wetland rodent.
Meet Jack and Jill, Our Sandhill Cranes ›
Jill sees people as her flock. Jack’s more shy and standoffish. Learn how this unlikely crane couple blossomed into a bonded pair.
Inside the Aviary Where Staff Care for Migratory Songbirds — Without Migration ›
Zoo staff have designed a unique tropical aviary where a vibrant flock of birds thrives year-round.
Cheetah Cam Season Comes to a Close ›
The last day of the Zoo's Cheetah Cub Cam feed will be April 2. Learn what's next for the cubs in this keeper update.
Flirting Like a Panda: Spring Sparks for Bao Li and Qing Bao at National Zoo ›
A sure sign of spring is when giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao show interest in one another. Watch them "flirt" in this update!
Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective Shows Big Data Can Protect Birds ›
New research published in the journal Conservation Biology provides a model for big data to inform conservation.
Asian Elephant Calf Linh Mai Will Make Her Public Debut April 22 at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ›
In celebration of Earth Day, Asian elephant calf Linh Mai will make her public debut April 22.
Elephant Calf Linh Mai’s Social Circle Grows ›
Asian elephant calf Linh Mai is 5 weeks old! She continues to make progress in socializing with her herdmates.
Following Flight Paths: Tracking Grassland Birds ›
From fine-scale movements to continental migrations, learn why scientists are tracking Virginia's birds as they fly.
How Prairie Dogs Became One of America’s Most Controversial Animals ›
Vital to some, pests to others. No other animals symbolize America’s complicated relationship with the Great Plains quite like prairie dogs.
To Help Save Wildlife, Ecologists Learn AI Skills at the Zoo’s Science Campus ›
As artificial intelligence reshapes science, a new generation of ecologists is learning how to harness its potential.
Box Turtles Are Vanishing. Can Science Help Bring Them Back? ›
Smithsonian researcher Maxwell Earle explains how tracking tech can help protect struggling Eastern box turtle populations in Virginia.
Scientists Trial Reintroductions of Panamanian Golden Frogs ›
Smithsonian scientists are partnering on a new project to release Panamanian golden frogs back to the wild.
Elephant Calf Linh Mai Takes Steady Steps Towards Socializing With Her Herdmates ›
Elephant care team members are working around the clock to foster bonding between calf Linh Mai and her herdmates.
The Public Has Spoken: The National Zoo's New Elephant Calf Is Named Linh Mai ›
The Zoo's 11-day-old Asian elephant calf received her name today: Linh Mai, Vietnamese for "spirit blossom."
Elephant Calf Update: Building Bonds Among the National Zoo's Herd ›
Over the past 10 days, the elephant team has been working around the clock to care for the calf and build positive relationships among the herd.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and Royal Commission for AlUla Advance Next Phase of Global Effort to Save the Critically Endangered Arabian Leopard ›
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and the Royal Commission for AlUla are launching the next phase of a global conservation partnership.
Hope Returns to Panama’s Forests With the Rediscovery of Four Missing Frog Species ›
Can sound save species? Scientist Brian Gratwicke recounts how cutting-edge recording tools helped researchers rediscover missing frog populations in Panama.