“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
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… 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
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… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
