Twin Fishing Cats Born At The National Zoo: A First Aug 16, 2013
Our fishing cat kitten, Wasabi, and his mom, Electra, are now on exhibit daily at Asia Trail's fishing cat exhibit. Lek (Wasabi's dad), is on exhibit in the second yard. Wasabi was born May 17, but had to wait to go into the outdoor exhibit until all of his vaccinations were up to date. Now he's having a great time exploring his exhibit, and Electra is clearly enjoying having a little one to play with in the yard.
Electa and Wasabi are out every day by 10 a.m The time keepers bring them in varies and is weather dependent, but they're usually out until late afternoon.
Related Species:
Continue Exploring
The Science Behind Animal Snacks
How do you create a menu that is pleasing to the palates of giant pandas, flamingos and fishing cats?
Helping Fishing Cats Have Kittens
Fishing cats are vulnerable in the wild across South and Southeast Asia, and sightings by scientists are few and far between. Not many of these small spotted cats live in zoos either, which could spell trouble for the entire species.
Day in the Life: Asia Trail
Training sloth bears, making an otter puzzle feeder and researching red pandas by studying their poop. It’s all in a day’s work for animal keeper Tallie Wiles! Follow her story for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a day in the life of an Asia Trail keeper. Asia Trail is home to the Smithsonian's...