“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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Endangered kiwi chick is super cute and needs a name November 2, 2017 She’s one laid-back chick. And now, keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are looking for a name befitting the endangered female brown kiwi… Continue Reading
“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… Continue Reading
Fighting to save endangered frogs in Panama using recycled shipping containers April 8, 2015 A $1.2-million “safe haven” for endangered frogs opened today in Panama. And, the amphibians’ novel new digs are made of recycled shipping containers. The… Continue Reading
