Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are delighted to announce the birth of five ...
Chytridiomycosis, commonly known as chytrid, is caused by the microscopic fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.
Known as the “gardener of the forest,” the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) plays a critical role in seed dispersal across ...
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Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last entry 1 p.m.) 🎃 Boo at the Zoo: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (members enter 5 p.m., last entry 8 p.m.) Passes Join Donate Regular ...
The meerkats at the Small Mammal House — Frankie, Sadie, Archie, Felix, Oscar, Louie and Scout — got a taste of Halloween ...
Under all those quills, porcupines hide surprisingly bulky bodies. On average, adults tip the scales at 12 to 35 pounds, ...
This turtle's brown carapace has three longitudinal black stripes, giving the species its common name. Chinese three-striped box turtles can have a variety of colors. The head is often golden-yellow ...
Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last entry 1 p.m.) 🎃 Boo at the Zoo: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (members enter 5 p.m., last entry 8 p.m.) Passes Join Donate Regular ...
The holiday season will shine brighter at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) as ...