Chytridiomycosis, commonly known as chytrid, is caused by the microscopic fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.
Known as the “gardener of the forest,” the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) plays a critical role in seed dispersal across ...
Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are delighted to announce the birth of five ...
The meerkats at the Small Mammal House — Frankie, Sadie, Archie, Felix, Oscar, Louie and Scout — got a taste of Halloween ...
Under all those quills, porcupines hide surprisingly bulky bodies. On average, adults tip the scales at 12 to 35 pounds, ...
Cranwell’s horned frogs have large, wide, flat heads with unusually large mouths and a set of “horned” ridges above each eye. Small skin bumps cover the top portion of its body, with mottled colors ...
The holiday season will shine brighter at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) as ...
North American animals influence our culture, inspire our symbols, and reflect our values — sometimes in obvious ways, sometimes in surprising ones. To celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, the Zoo ...
The back is covered with rough warts, or tubercles, and is brown-gray to gray-green or bright green with dark spots or striations. The belly is smooth and marbled red or red-orange to yellow with dark ...
Experience ZooLights in a whole new way with a private event in our Conservation Pavilion. This warm and inviting space offers a festive home base for your group, with soaring vaulted ceilings, ...
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