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Oct. 27, 2010
National Zoo's Three Youngest Lion Cubs Appear Healthy and Strong
At 2 weeks old, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s three African lion (Panthera leo) cubs born to 6-year-old Nababiep Sept.... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
All Four Lion Cubs at the Smithsonian's National Zoo Likely Female
The four lion cubs born at the National Zoo Aug. 31 had their first physical exam today. read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
Smithsonian Researchers Find Unexpected Genetic Differences between Magnificent Frigatebirds in the Galapagos Islands and on the Mainland
Although the magnificent frigatebird may be the least likely animal on the Galapagos Islands to be unique to the area, it turns out the Galapagos population of this tropical seabird may be its o... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
National Zoo Launches Live Webcam for Second Litter of Lion Cubs
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed its second litter of African lion (Panthera leo) cubs in three weeks Sept. 22. Nababiep and her cubs can now be seen on the Zoo’s live webcam.... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
National Zoo Welcomes an Additional Three Lion Cubs
The birth of three more lion cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo this morning has contributed to the growth of the Zoo’s lion pride over the past three weeks and has brought the total number o... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Holds Annual Autumn Conservation Festival
It’s that time of year again. In fact, the only time of year when the gates to the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, open to the public. During the Autumn... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
Report Shows Bird Friendly Shade Coffee Farms Are the Next Best Thing to Natural Forest
A Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center review of more than 50 studies in regions ranging from Central and South America to Indonesia over the past 15 years demonstrates that shade-grown coffee farms far... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
Smithsonian's National Zoo Receives Prestigious Award
The National Zoo’s kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) team received the prestigious Edward H. Bean Award Sept. read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
National Zoo Opens Phase I of Elephant Trails New Home for Asian Elephants
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the completion of Phase I of Elephant Trails, an innovative and expanded home for Asian elephants, Sept. 2.... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
Make Waves with Project Blue Planet to Save the Oceans 9/27/2010
It is easy to feel small in face of large environmental problems, especially with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, which continues to threaten wildlife and habitats. Project Blue Planet,... read press release
Sep. 27, 2010
National Zoo Artificially Inseminates Asian Elephant 9/27/2010
Veterinarians and animal care staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo conducted a series of artificial insemination procedures on Shanthi, a 34-year old Asian elephant, September... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
National Zoo Celebrates Birth of Four Lion Cubs
Overnight, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo welcomed this year’s second litter of African lion (Panthera leo) cubs. On Aug. read press... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
National Zoo's Think Tank Exhibit Boasts New Animal and Visitor Enhancements
Visitors to the Think Tank exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will see new interactive activities relating to orangutans—an ape may spray them with water at the Orangutan Mister or play t... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
National Zoo Successfully Grows Two Species of Anemones Using Coral Techniques Learned in the Field
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo has become the first in the zoo and aquarium community to use coral larvae settling techniques to successfully grow two species of anemones—an accomplishment that w... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
Smithsonian Scientists Help Create First Frozen Repository for Hawaiian Coral
Scientists at the Smithsonian Institution and the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa have created the first frozen bank for Hawaiian corals in an attempt to... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
Photo Release: Smithsonian's National Zoo's Elephant Explores New Yard
As part of her acclimation to her new home, Shanthi, a 34-year-old female Asian elephant at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, explored her grassy “lower” yard yesterday for the first time. She hap... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
Elephant Shrew and Acouchi Born at the National Zoo's Small Mammal House
A black and rufous giant elephant shrew, or sengi (Rhynchocyon petersi), was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Small Mammal House around July 10.... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
Record Broken for Black-Footed Ferrets Born at the National Zoo's Virginia Campus
Once believed to be extinct, black-footed ferrets have had a banner year for breeding at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s conservation facility in Front Royal, Va.... read press release
Aug. 27, 2010
Rare Persian Onagers Born at "The Wilds" with Help of Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Four years of work by a team of scientists, veterinarians, animal care specialists and interns from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., and ”The Wilds” in Cumberland... read press release
Jul. 27, 2010
New Frog Species Pose Challenge for Conservation Project in Panama
The recent discovery of what may be three new frog species by researchers in Panama illustrates the hope and fear encountered daily by the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project.... read press release