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Oryx calf born via artificial insemination July 2018.
Jul. 10, 2018
Critically Endangered Scimitar-horned Oryx Born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
A scimitar-horned oryx calf was born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia, June 30. The calf was conceived by artificial insemination with sperm that was... read press release
Rose Marie, a Przewalski's horse at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Jul. 06, 2018
Elderly Przewalski’s Horse Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Rose Marie, a 31-year-old Przewalski’s horse at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, was humanely euthanized July 6, due to her declining health and quality of life. She was one of the oldest Przewalski’s... read press release
Mei Xiang
Jul. 05, 2018
Giant Panda Mei Xiang Will Not Give Birth
A team of reproductive scientists, veterinarians and animal keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute have determined that giant panda Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) will... read press release
A herd of wildebeests stands in tall grass
Jul. 05, 2018
Smithsonian Scientists Discover Male Rutting Calls Increase Female Ovulation and Synchronize Reproduction in Serengeti Wildebeests
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists have provided the first experimental evidence that male western white-bearded wildebeests’ rutting vocalizations are a key driver of the tightly... read press release
Scientists from Smithsonian's Global Health Program taking samples from a bumble bee bat in Myanmar.
Jul. 03, 2018
New Virus Discovered in Myanmar by Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute's Global Health Program
Smithsonian and University of California, Davis scientists and partners have discovered a new coronavirus in a species of bat in Myanmar as part of routine surveillance for the PREDICT project,... read press release
Jul. 03, 2018
Golden Lion Tamarin Infant Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
One of the golden lion tamarin infants born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo last week died this morning, July 3. It appears that the infant fell off one of its parents this morning. ... read press release
Izzy, a golden lion tamarin resting with her two infants.
Jul. 02, 2018
Two Golden Lion Tamarins Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is celebrating the birth of two endangered golden lion tamarins. The monkeys were born June 29 to first-time parents Mo and Izzy and appear to be healthy. ... read press release
Guam kingfisher chick one day after hatching.
May. 31, 2018
Extinct-in-the-Wild Bird Hatches at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
A female Guam kingfisher, one of the planet's most endangered bird species, hatched at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on May 17.... read press release
Holstein cow Magnolia frolics at the Kids farm.
May. 14, 2018
Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Holstein Calf is Named Magnolia
Just in time for her public debut, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s female Holstein calf has a name: Magnolia.... read press release
The Kids' Farm's new Holstein calf.
May. 11, 2018
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Asks Public To Name Female Holstein Calf
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is inviting the public to name the newest member of the Kids’ Farm herd—an 8-month-old female Holstein calf. Starting today, May 11,... read press release
Apr. 27, 2018
Spring 2018 Events at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Find out about events being held at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in May! read press release
A large Asian elephant, Spike, with tusks and gray skin stands in the Smithsonian's National Zoo's Elephant Community Center
Apr. 27, 2018
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Celebrates Male Asian Elephant Spike’s Public Debut
On April 27, 2018, Asian elephant Spike received a celebratory cake as he explored his new habitat in the Elephant Community Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology... read press release
A male Asian elephant with tusks stands in a brightly lit barn at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Apr. 24, 2018
Media Advisory: National Zoo Celebrates Male Asian Elephant Public Debut Friday
Asian elephant Spike will receive a celebratory cake as he explores his new habitat in the Elephant Community Center at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.... read press release
Lady Elliot Reef
Apr. 24, 2018
Smithsonian Scientists Partner With a Global Alliance to Sequence DNA From All Complex Life on Earth
Smithsonian scientists are part of an expanding global effort set to tackle what could be the most ambitious project in the history of biology—sequencing the DNA of all eukaryotic species on Earth,... read press release
Western lowland gorilla Moke rests on the chest of his mother Calaya, who is laying on her back
Apr. 16, 2018
Western Lowland Gorilla Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
For the first time in nine years, primate staff at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo are celebrating the birth of a male western lowland gorilla. ... read press release
A large male Asian elephant with white tusks stands in a brightly lit barn at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Mar. 23, 2018
Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Male Asian Elephant
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo community is celebrating the arrival of a 36-year-old male Asian elephant named Spike. read press... read press release
An Asian elephant wearing a GPS satellite collar in a forest in Myanmar
Mar. 13, 2018
Smithsonian Scientists Find Elephant-poaching Crisis Emerging in Myanmar
Scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute have found that poaching is an emerging crisis for Asian elephants in Myanmar. They published their findings March 13 in PLOS ONE.... read press release
Prehensile-tailed porcupine
Mar. 08, 2018
Prehensile-tailed Porcupine Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
A well-known prehensile-tailed porcupine named Clark died March 7 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Clark had developed intermittent wheezing and a suspected upper-respiratory tract infection... read press release
giant panda mei xiang in her yard
Mar. 01, 2018
Giant Panda Mei Xiang is Artificially Inseminated at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
A team of reproductive scientists, veterinarians and panda keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute performed an artificial insemination on giant panda Mei Xiang... read press release
Male Hartmann's mountain zebra Raylan.
Feb. 01, 2018
Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Dies at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
Hoofstock keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are mourning the loss of Raylan, a 4-year-old male Hartmann’s mountain zebra who was humanely euthanized yesterday.... read press release