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How Are Animals Paired at the National Zoo?
Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...
National Zoo discloses deaths of gray seal Gunther, age 33, and Komodo dragon Murphy
Staff at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in the District are mourning the death of a male gray seal, Gunther, at the age of 33, ...
Elderly dragon dies at the National Zoo
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo announces the death of Murphy, the Komodo dragon who was a crowd-pleaser for nearly 25 years.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo nominated for national recognition — again
Omaha's zoo is a contender for national recognition once again. See how to submit your vote. All eyes were on the Eagles and ...
Saint Louis Zoo nominated for America’s ‘Best Zoo’ in USA TODAY poll
Saint Louis Zoo is in the running for the title of America’s “Best Zoo” as part of a national poll conducted by USA TODAY.
Young leopard to enthral visitors at Amirthi zoo
Amirthi Zoological Park seeks to upgrade into a small zoo with new leopard attraction, promoting wildlife conservation.
National Zoo mourns death of 33-year-old gray seal Gunther
The Smithsonian National Zoo has lost one of its beloved gray seals. Gunther, a 33-year-old gray seal who had been with the Zoo since 2012, died Jan. 18. In a release, the Zoo said the average life ...
Endangered Frogs Born In London Zoo After Rescue From Deadly Fungus
London Zoo is celebrating the birth of 33 Darwin’s frogs, following the zoo's urgent mission to rescue the critically ...
Oldest rhino in the US — mom to 10 — dies after ‘extraordinary life’ at Tennessee zoo
A 56-year-old rhinoceros, the oldest in the U.S., has died in Tennessee after exceeding the median life expectancy for her ...