Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land mammals, capable of sprinting up to 70 miles per hour. But while their speed is in a class of its own, their survival depends on something commonplace for most ...

Giraffes were once widespread across much of sub-Saharan Africa but now face considerable threats to a sustainable future in the wild. Because giraffes occupy diverse habitats, land-use systems and ...

A Neotropical migratory bird is a bird that breeds in Canada and the United States during our summer and spends our winter in Mexico, Central America, South America or the Caribbean islands. According ...

The wait is over — the Cheetah Cub Cam is back! Tune in live to see cheetah mother Amabala caring for her four cubs, born Oct. 17-18, 2025, at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

Do I need a special ticket to see Linh Mai? There is no special ticket necessary to see Linh Mai. As a reminder, all visitors must reserve a free entry pass to enter the Zoo. Entry Passes can be ...

As a deadly fungal disease ravages wild frog populations around the globe, scientists have identified potential locations in ...

Smithsonian scientists are collaborating with the American Prairie Reserve in Montana to help understand, restore and preserve this wild landscape. Follow ecologists into the field as they attempt to ...

As a leader in wildlife conservation, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has made significant strides towards securing a future for the world's rarest species of bear: ...

Calling all cubs! Take our kid-friendly quiz and see how much you know about these beloved bears! This quiz has 10 questions. Select your answer and then click "Guess". Then you can move ahead with ...

Photo caption 2: Dr. Brandie Smith, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, has spent decades working to save wildlife, including the ...

Don't miss an update about this project. Follow along with videos, camera trap photos and blogs from the field. Get the latest here. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists are ...

The night heron has a stocky body, with a comparatively short neck and legs. The adult has distinctive coloring, with black head and upper back, gray wings, rump and tail, and white to pale gray ...