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National Zoo announces unexpected death of 4-year-old red panda
Staff at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are still searching for answers after Henry, the male red panda, who seemed to be in good health, died unexpectedly.
3 months ago -
My Take: Turns out pumpkin spice has taken over the animal world, too
On My Take, Clinton Yates says there’s no shame in loving pumpkin spice.
5 months ago -
Another gazelle calf born at Smithsonian National Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo announced the birth of a female dama gazelle Tuesday, the second calf born at the zoo in as many months.
5 months ago -
National Zoo announces death of oldest white-cheeked gibbon
Muneca, the 51-year-old white-cheeked gibbon, is remembered for her feisty personality, which made her a favorite among animal care staff.
6 months ago -
Nudist colony: Naked mole-rats to get 24/7 webcam at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
They’re naked, buck-toothed and nearly blind, but that isn’t stopping a colony of 17 naked mole-rats from trying to take the internet by storm at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
7 months ago -
Horsing around: Endangered colts at National Zoo Va. facility get new names
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the births of Przewalski’s horse colts this spring and now, thanks to a public vote, the newborns have names just as wild as they are.
7 months ago -
Smithsonian planning for permanent security checkpoints at National Zoo
The Smithsonian Institution has a proposal before the National Capital Planning Commission Thursday for supplemental perimeter fencing, to close gaps in existing fencing and reduce the number of pedestrian entrances from 13 to three — at Connecticut Avenue, the bus lot drop-off, and the Lower Zoo.
9 months ago -
Shuttle buses to replace some Metro Red Line service for next 3 weekends
Metro will shut down service on part of its Red Line over the next three weekends, and the transit agency is working with the Smithsonian to ensure people can still get to a popular attraction along the impacted route.
10 months ago -
Video captures gorilla birth at National Zoo. It may be the most amazing thing you see today
The Smithsonian National Zoo shared raw video of baby Moke’s birth, the first of its kind at the zoo in almost a decade.
11 months ago -
Watch: Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes baby gorilla
Moke, the male western lowland gorilla, was born at the zoo over the weekend. His name means “little one” or “junior” in Lingala, a Bantu language spoken in certain areas of the Congo.
11 months ago -
He packed his trunk: Male Asian elephant arrives at National Zoo
The Smithsonian National Zoo welcomed a 36-year-old male Asian elephant named Spike the their Elephant Trails exhibit Friday.
12 months ago -
PHOTOS: What to enjoy during daylight saving time
From touring gardens to visiting the zoo and enjoying the sunset on the golf course, see how you can take advantage of the extra hour of daylight after it arrives on March 11.
1 year ago -
National Zoo: Giant panda Tian Tian showing signs of aging
Tian Tian’s keepers noticed changes that are normal for an older bear, but suspicions were confirmed after veterinarians checked in on the panda for a preventive health exam. See video.
1 year ago -
Tiger cub is a boy! Or so it appears, says National Zoo
Two weeks after being born, zookeepers at the Smithsonian say they’re fairly certain the Sumatran tiger cub is a male but won’t know for certain until the cub has its first veterinary exam in a few weeks.
2 years ago -
9 things you never wanted to know about giant panda sex (but we asked anyway)
Peeing on trees and walking backward? Some of the things to know about the breeding process and panda reproduction, courtesy of the experts at the National Zoo.
2 years ago
