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A scimitar-horned oryx calf rests in the grass under its mother

December 28, 2018

2018 Conservation Wins, Part Two ›

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every year, its team of conservationists here and around the globe works hard to make that mission a reality — and 2018 was no exception.

October 01, 2018

Three Cheetah Cubs Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute ›

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) welcomed a litter of three cheetah cubs Sept. 22. The cubs were born to first-time mother, Sukiri.

Cheetah cubs in their yard at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.

September 06, 2018

Seven Cheetah Cubs Are Healthy and Growing ›

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's seven cubs are thriving! They received a clean bill of health at their first veterinary exam.

July 20, 2018

Seven Cheetah Cubs Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute ›

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute welcomed a litter of seven chirping cheetah cubs July 9. The cubs appear to be healthy and doing well.

A cheetah laying in the grass on a sunny day

May 02, 2018

Why Do Cheetahs Have Spots? And Other Cheetah Facts ›

Discover the answers to some of the most-searched questions about these lightning-fast cats!

April 20, 2018

Cheetah Conservation Community Bolsters Cub Count ›

Over the last year, a record 91 cheetah cubs have been born at institutions affiliated with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Cheetah Species Survival Plan (SSP). In this Q&A, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) cheetah biologist and manager of the Cheetah SSP Adrienne Crosier...