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The Smithsonian National Zoo's New Giant Pandas Will Make Their Public Debut on January 25
The trucks ferried the animals to a chartered plane ... the National Zoo,” said Brandie Smith, the Zoo's director, in an ...
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How the National Zoo weighs its animals, from elephants to red pandas
By Lee Powell Nov. 17 at 6:30 a.m. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, weigh-ins are a way of life. Animals are routinely weighed by zookeepers who monitor ...
Jagger the sloth bear moves into the Detroit Zoo
The Detroit Zoo introduced its newest addition to the park this week: a sloth bear. Jagger, the 3-year-old, is the first of ...
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Working with death, the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Kali Holder gathers lessons on life
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ... It might be hard to imagine how someone could stay so positive and joyful while working with zoo animals that have passed on. But ...
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National Zoo Says Farewell to Kamala, Endangered Elephant
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute announced the loss of Kamala, a cherished Asian elephant who served as both a beloved zoo member and an advocate for her species.