May
14

Sidedoor pursues the “Zoo’s Clues” with Kali Holder

The Curious Case of the Dizzy Kudu. Rhinos with an unexplained skin disease. A lion that could barely chew. Who do you call when there’s a mystery at the zoo? The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s anatomical pathologists. These highly-skilled vets search for clues to investigate animal disease and death — sometimes encountering bizarre phenomena.

Graphic design for Sidedoor podcast episode 11.17 Zoo's Clues

So, grab your microscope and get ready to head through a very special side door of the National Zoo — the necropsy lab. And you’re in luck, because pathologist Kali Holder is our guide!

Guest:
Kali Holder, anatomic pathologist at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Listen now:

Transcript:

Sidedoor (S11E17) – Zoo’s Clues final web transcript


Posted: 14 May 2025
About the Author:

Jessica Sadeq has worked in the Central Office of Public Affairs since June 2007. She is the Marketing Manager for the Office of Communications and External Affairs.