Nov
16
Snakes on a Palm!
The arrival of eight baby snakes at the Zoo was a surprise to everyone–except the mama snake. Continue reading Snakes on a Palm!
Nov
02
Tales from the Trail
Millions of people hike the AT each year to commune with nature. What does nature think about communing with all those humans? Continue reading Tales from the Trail
Jul
25
Cheetah cubs make their debut at the Zoo
Let the games begin! Just in time for the Olympics, the world’s fastest land animals get a chance to stretch their legs. UPDATED Continue reading Cheetah cubs make their debut at the Zoo
Jun
25
Fishing cats born at the Zoo for the first time
In an important breakthrough, the Zoo has successfully bred these rare cats for the first time. Also, kittehs, awwww! Continue reading Fishing cats born at the Zoo for the first time
Jun
05
Cheetah cubs survive high-risk birth
Fast action and surgical skill have helped two cubs beat the odds. Continue reading Cheetah cubs survive high-risk birth
May
09
Panda breeding season begins early at the National Zoo
Hope springs eternal and it is our eternal hope that we get another baby butterstick this spring. Continue reading Panda breeding season begins early at the National Zoo
May
02
Cat scat stats: Long-distance DNA sampling
Getting up close and personal with a leopard to grab a DNA sample can be a little risky. SI scientists have found a safer (if stinkier) way. Continue reading Cat scat stats: Long-distance DNA sampling
Apr
09
Climate change is a major threat to giant pandas
Fewer than 1,600 giant pandas remain in the wild. Two new studies from Smithsonian scientists will help us make strides toward saving them. Continue reading Climate change is a major threat to giant pandas
Apr
04
National Zoo Gorillas are the first to participate in heart disease study
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for male gorillas in human care. The young gorillas at the Zoo will help veterinarians better detect and treat it. Continue reading National Zoo Gorillas are the first to participate in heart disease study
Feb
24
Are we doomed to be fat?
Smithsonian scientists say that obesity begins before we even have a choice in the matter. Continue reading Are we doomed to be fat?
