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See giant pandas, elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams streaming live, 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

Download Animal Cam Bingo Cards (link opens in new window). These activities are designed to engage learners of all ages in looking closely and thinking deeply about animal behavior and habitats. Welcome to the wild side of learning!

Giant Panda Cam

Cheetah mom Rosalie nurses five cubs on a bed of straw

Cheetah Cub Cam

a naked mole-rat sits behind green leafy vegetables

Naked Mole-rat Cam

Lion Cam

Elephant Cam

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