in a 2009 report it says the Motithang Takin Preserve receives up to 100 animals per year (mostly deer) that have been injured by dogs or people, which the centre cares for.
Smithsonian National Zoo Smithsonian National Zoo News 2012
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The zoo is are selling note cards with animal made art on the covers. They're greatly priced at $2.50 and there's quite a variety. I wish more zoos did this as I love animal made art!
The zoo is are selling note cards with animal made art on the covers. They're greatly priced at $2.50 and there's quite a variety. I wish more zoos did this as I love animal made art!
An elderly female Sumatran Tiger named Soyono was euthanized.
Soyono, Ailing Sumatran Tiger, Euthanized At National Zoo
Soyono, Ailing Sumatran Tiger, Euthanized At National Zoo
Elephant Shrew Born:
Peek-A-Boo... It's an Elephant Shrew! - ZooBorns
Fishing Cat Kittens Update:
UPDATE! Fishing Cat Kittens Play Till They're Tuckered Out at Smithsonian's National Zoo - ZooBorns
Peek-A-Boo... It's an Elephant Shrew! - ZooBorns
Fishing Cat Kittens Update:
UPDATE! Fishing Cat Kittens Play Till They're Tuckered Out at Smithsonian's National Zoo - ZooBorns
This is why I love the spring. Always tons of new born babies!!
Uhh... it's November.
jbnbsn99
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My thoughts exactly.
The kittens were born in May and I was saying I love the spring because a lot of animal babies are born that time of year. That post didn't have anything to do with the shrew even though it is incredably cute.
A solar-powered carousel opened yesterday.
National Zoo opens solar-powered carousel in DC
National Zoo opens solar-powered carousel in DC
Where in the zoo is this?
jusko88
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My guess would be right by the Great Cats exhibit cause when i was there labor day weekend all around the front of the exhibit was bull dozed and fenced with under construction signs. so most likely there.
Now that I think about it, I saw that construction, too. Since about half the zoo was under construction I didn't think much about it.
As part of the zoo's interest in acquiring new animals for the Cheetah Conservation Center, Ruppell's Griffon Vultures have been added to the collection.
Zoo vultures acclimate to civil surroundings - The Washington Post
Zoo vultures acclimate to civil surroundings - The Washington Post
What other animals does the zoo hope to add to the exhibit? Nile Hippos perhaps?
What other animals does the zoo hope to add to the exhibit? Nile Hippos perhaps?
No mention of Nile Hippos. Sitatunga, Red River Hog, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, Lesser Kudu, and African Crowned Cranes are planned.
Where are they going to fit them? If I remember correctly, part of the exhibit is right by the road. Do they plan on using some of the Cheetah enclosures or are they going to remove the Maned Wolves and Emus (who don't really belong there in the first place)?
I haven't found any proof that they are residing at CCS already. Perhaps they are in quarantine?
I went in July and all the exhibits were filled but none of the mentioned species were there. As BZF said, they might be in quarantine but I'm not sure. I went on the zoo's website and I can't find anything on any of those species being at the zoo so please post where you aquired this information from.
I hope they put them in the current Emu exhibit and Maned Wolf exhibit because those animals simply don't belong here.