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National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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Inside a Komodo Dragon Vet Exam at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

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How Do Snakes Move Without Legs?

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Leaf-Tailed Gecko Treated With Chemotherapy Regimen at National Zoo

Black tree monitor (lizard) with dark coloration, an elongated body and a long, slender tail rests on a branch

Meet the Black Tree Monitor

A small wood turtle stands in a pile of fallen leaves in a forest

Meet the Researchers Working to Save Wood Turtles

A close-up of a green tree python with orange-red eyes, small scales, a forked tongue and small put organs visible around its mouth

Do Snakes Have Ears? And Other Sensational Serpent Questions

Snake-necked turtle hatchling crawling over leaf

These Teeny, Tiny Turtle Hatchlings Fit in the Palm of Your Hand

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