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Tag: Smithsonian’s National Zoo

“Life found a way” at National Zoo where female water dragon reproduced without a male

June 8, 2019

She has no mate. Her daughter has no father. Together they form scientific first. Now, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo confirms their 12-year-old female Asian…

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Baby western lowland gorilla brings kisses, cuddles and joy at the National Zoo

April 17, 2018

A mother’s love has no boundaries. So when Calaya, a western lowland gorilla, gave birth over the weekend to Moke, officials at the National…

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Rescued and Rejected: Tiger cubs are now BFFs

September 14, 2017

One tiger cub was a victim of illegal wildlife trafficking. Another tiger cub was rejected by his mother. And now, the wayward cubs are…

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Smithsonian’s National Zoo “purring with delight” over birth of Sumatran tiger cub

July 14, 2017

Smithsonian’s National Zoo has announced the birth of a Sumatran tiger cub, which appears to be thriving. It’s a significant boost for the critically…

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Giant panda cub recovering after removal of “lemon-sized” bamboo mass from intestine

November 28, 2016

A giant panda cub continues to recover from emergency surgery at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. The 14-month-old panda, named Bei Bei, started showing signs…

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Blizzard. What blizzard? Giant panda and other animals frolic in snow

January 23, 2016

Many humans may hate the snow, but Blizzard 2016 is delighting critters of all sizes. Take Tian Tian, a giant panda at the Smithsonian’s…

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Bei Bei, National Zoo’s giant panda cub, is a natural for the cameras

December 16, 2015

He’s not quite fully walking yet, but Bei Bei is fully completely adorable. The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo made his…

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“Chirping” trio of cheetah cubs born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo

October 25, 2015

Sanurra is a first-time mother, but the cheetah appears to be an old pro tending to her three new cubs at the Smithsonian Conservation…

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Ahhhhh! Tiny twin pandas feeding, bonding with mother at Toronto Zoo

October 16, 2015

The Toronto Zoo has been providing updates on its twin giant pandas and so far, so good. The tiny cubs are bonding with their…

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Tiny giant panda twin cub dies four days after birth at National Zoo

August 27, 2015

Just days after giant panda Mei Xiang delighted everyone by delivering two cubs, the new mother is now coping with the loss of one of her…

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