The National Zoo Reveals Its New Panda Cub’s Name
Members of the public voted to name the three-month-old cub Xiao Qi Ji, or “little miracle”
Why Do the Planets All Orbit the Sun in the Same Plane?
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Pandamonium
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of the top leaders in giant panda conservation
Searching for the Invisible, Invincible Peruvian Tern
The Peruvian tern’s desert camouflage makes it almost impossible to track, but that’s exactly what the research team set out to do
Tribes Reintroduce Swift Fox to Northern Montana’s Fort Belknap Reservation
After absence of more than 50 years, the pint-sized predator returns to the prairie
Why It Takes a DNA Test to Determine a Panda Cub’s Sex
The National Zoo announces the 6-week-old giant panda is a boy
Here’s How You Can Help Amphibians in the Fight Against Extinction
We now know that the killer chytrid fungus originated in Asia and that humans unintentionally spread it around the world
Check Out Pictures and Video of the Giant Panda Cub’s First Veterinary Exam
At one-month-old, all signs point to a healthy, strong cub
Are There Native Descendants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
What the Rhythm of a Maned Wolf’s Heart Reveals
Smithsonian researchers are monitoring stress rates of this keystone species for better ways to manage them
Top 10 Giant Panda Cub Cam Moments
Two National Zoo curators and the panda keeper journal their favorite moments of the new cub’s first days
Giant Panda Mama Gives Birth to Baby Cub at National Zoo
The pink, squeaking infant is about the size of a stick of butter and will be named in 100 days
Is There a New Baby Panda Due at the National Zoo?
An ultrasound today revealed that the National Zoo’s resident giant panda, Mei Xiang, could be expecting
What Does the Smithsonian Look Like in the Post-COVID Era?
Key personnel from across the Institution weigh in on the long road back to normal(ish) operations
The National Zoo Will Reopen to the Public on July 24
Two bison, an Andean bear and a baby wallaby are among the new animals ready to welcome visitors back
Why Prairie Dogs Are Ecological Heroes
Although many people view prairie dogs as pests, ecologists absolutely dig them
National Zoo Mourns Beloved Member of Its Herd
The 45-year-old Asian elephant Shanthi was one of the most studied in the world
How to Watch the Smithsonian Pride Alliance’s Free Virtual Concert
Catch “Project Pride,” featuring performances by Tig Notaro, Rufus Wainwright and Big Freedia, on YouTube this Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern time
Decades of Tree Data Reveal Forests Under Attack
Smithsonian researchers with ForestGEO found that invasive species are linked to roughly one in four tree deaths in a section of the Blue Ridge Mountains
LIVE NOW: Watch the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism Digital Summit
The two-day virtual event will bring scientists and many other experts to highlight success stories in conservation
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