Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world ...

Explore the Zoo with purpose and bring the wonders of wildlife into your classroom. Designed for educators, families, and curious learners of all ages, these education resources support engaging field ...

Every second, more than 30 birds die from flying into a window somewhere in the United States, making glass one of the leading causes of human-related mortality in birds. Why does this happen? While ...

When roads and highways are built, human communities are transformed. However, the ecological effects of transportation infrastructure can have a devastating impact on wildlife and biodiversity. The ...

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This tortoise's carapace, or the top of its shell, is tan to dark brown. The bony plates of the shell, called scutes, are flat, and the carapace angles sharply down at the back. The front of the shell ...

Discover the wonders of wildlife at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C.! As you explore our 163-acre zoological park, your group can connect with hundreds of amazing species — like ...

The black-tailed prairie dog is a keystone species and is essential in preserving grassland biodiversity. As ecosystem engineers, prairie dogs create disturbance in grasslands through their foraging ...

Once believed extinct, the black-footed ferret is one of North America's most endangered mammals, with fewer than 300 individuals living in the wild today. Thanks to reintroduction efforts, small ...

'In the Company of Pandas' will be available Nov. 10. Book proceeds support the Smithsonian’s giant panda conservation program. “Cheerful and enlightening... Panda fans will be delighted... A ...

This species has a broad, flat body, short limbs and tail, and smooth, overlapping scales that help to keep out dirt and debris. Its coloration is usually dark brown on top with pale cross band ...

Join Dr. Brandie Smith, John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, as she sits down with Dana Bash, CNN's chief political correspondent, for ...