The daring and adventurous sloth bear cub, Hank, made his public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo today. He is the first sloth bear born at the Zoo in seven years. Born Dec. 19, 2012, Hank and his mother, Hana, have ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 24, 2013
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They closely monitored her hormone levels, watched her behavior to make sure the time was right and set up a quiet night with a mate.
Plants & Animals
Mar 31, 2013
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She is a captive bred Sumatran orangutan. He is a neuroscientist specialising in cognitive and sensory systems research. With the help of specially adapted eye tracking equipment they are hoping to explain some of the mysteries ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2012
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Veterinary pathologists on Thursday blamed liver disease brought on by insufficient oxygen for the sudden death of a six-day-old baby panda born at the National Zoo in Washington last month.
Plants & Animals
Oct 11, 2012
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A week-old giant panda cub died at the National Zoo in the US capital, just days after it was seen squealing and squirming, officials said.
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2012
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(AP)—The birth of a panda cub this weekend at Washington's zoo was cause for a party, but behind the excitement there's also some nail-biting.
Plants & Animals
Sep 18, 2012
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(AP)—A giant panda at Washington's zoo surprised scientists and zookeepers by becoming a mom again after years of failed pregnancies.
Plants & Animals
Sep 17, 2012
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Yellowstone National Park has two of the last remaining large herds of pure-bred bison in North America, but moving them out of the park to reproduce has been tough with public concerns over their widespread exposure to disease.
Plants & Animals
Aug 31, 2012
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The National Zoo in Washington announced Monday it had received a $4.5 million donation from a rich US benefactor which will fund a five-year study into preservation of the giant panda.
Plants & Animals
Dec 19, 2011
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After an 88-year-long hiatus North America's tallest bird, the statuesque whooping crane (Grus americana), is once again on exhibit at the Bird House at the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park. An 11-year-old male whooping ...
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Jul 5, 2011
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