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A newborn lesser tenrec baby rests in a person's gloved hand. The tenrec was one of five born to parents Luke and Bun July 18—the first of their species born at the Small Mammal House since 2017. Credit: Kenton Kerns/Smithsonian

August 20, 2025

Meet Our Roly-Poly and Prickly Lesser Tenrec Babies ›

They’re roly-poly, prickly and precious: meet our lesser tenrec babies! Get to know our growing tenrec family in this Q+A.

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.

December 03, 2021

Small Enrichment, Big Difference: How to Care for Small Mammals ›

From smart shrews to clever coatis, every animal in Small Mammal House receives enrichment. Learn how the animal care team puts together puzzle feeders, sprinkles spices and comes up with creative elements that ensure animals keep physically active and mentally sharp.

Infant western lowland gorilla Moke sits on a rock in a yard with grass and shrubs

May 01, 2020

Bringing the Zoo to You: April 2020 Edition ›

Chirping cheetah cubs, a birthday party fit for a gorilla and a Madagascar hedgehog tenrec indulging in some self-care with a dust bath—all of these events (and more) made for an eventful month.