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Known as the “gardener of the forest,” the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) plays a critical role in seed dispersal across ...
Chytridiomycosis, commonly known as chytrid, is caused by the microscopic fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.
Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are delighted to announce the birth of five ...
The holiday season will shine brighter at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) as ...
Under all those quills, porcupines hide surprisingly bulky bodies. On average, adults tip the scales at 12 to 35 pounds, ...
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 ...
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 overall color is russet brown to black, and there are distinct spines on the third and fourth pair of legs. The tarantula's fangs fold under the body, meaning that it must strike downwards to ...
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) will celebrate its three giant pandas before the bears depart for China later this year. Visitors are invited to join the ...
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 ...