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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...