About the Author: Lindsay Renick Mayer

Lindsay Renick Mayer is a public affairs specialist at the National Zoo. Previously a science writer for NASA, she’s now enjoying tackling the wonders of our own planet and promoting the preservation of its treasures.

Sep

We ain’t lion…

…about the birth of three new lion cubs at the zoo today! UPDATED Oct.8. Continue reading We ain’t lion…

Sep

Zoo receives prestigious award

The Zoo’s kori bustard team has been recognized for their work on the breeding and management of the endangered bird species. Continue reading Zoo receives prestigious award

Sep

With friends like these, who needs anemones?

We do! The National Zoo is the first to use field techniques to successfully grow sea anemones in an aquarium environment. Continue reading With friends like these, who needs anemones?

Jun

National Zoo celebrates first red panda birth in 15 years

The birth of an endangered red panda cub is the first at the Zoo’s Washington, D.C., campus in almost two decades. Continue reading National Zoo celebrates first red panda birth in 15 years

May

The pitter-patter of tiny paws at the Zoo

UPDATED May 21, 2010. An African lion cub has been born at the Zoo, and more may follow. Continue reading The pitter-patter of tiny paws at the Zoo

Apr

New lizard species named for Smithsonian scientist

A new species of anoli has been named in honor of the Tropical Research Institute’s Roberto Ibañez. Continue reading New lizard species named for Smithsonian scientist

Mar