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As part of its mission to "advance research and scientific knowledge in conserving wildlife and to teach and inspire people to protect wildlife, natural resources, and habitats," scientists at the National Zoo breed endangered species for the purpose of re-introducing them to nature. See some of the world's most iconic animals in this Great Museums TV special, produced for Public Television. For more information, visit http://greatmuseums.org.
Learn how the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute saves species, both here and around the world.
Mike Maslanka, head nutritionist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, talks about what it takes to feed 2000 animals from 400 different species 365 days a year. Each one receives a diet specially designed by National Zoo nutritionists that not only meets their nutrient needs but also encourages them to employ their natural feeding behaviors. The Zoo's commissary is one of the world's largest zoo commissaries and is about half an acre in size. In all, 13 people make up the Zoos nutrition team. Two members of the team are certified nutritionists. Of all 220 zoo members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, only 11 have nutritionists, and the National Zoo has two! But thats not the only thing that sets the Zoo apart. The National Zoo is also the only zoo that makes all of its own hay...
A visit the Amazon River exhibit at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
Asian elephant Shanthi is moving about her exhibit more overall, even going for a swim! Zoo veterinarians treated her chronic arthritis with an innovative therapy called Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein. This treatment is a first for elephant care.
The National Zoo and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China celebrated giant panda cub Bei Bei’s (BAY-BAY) first birthday this morning with a Zhuazhou (dra-JO) ceremony. During a traditional Zhuazhou ceremony, symbolic objects are placed in front of a baby. The item that the baby reaches for first foretells something about his or her future. The Zhuazhou for Bei Bei was slightly modified for a panda cub. Mother Mei Xiang (may-SHONG) chose the red knot on behalf of Bei Bei, which means he will serve as an ambassador for scientific collaboration.
It's huge, it's free, it contains hundreds of animals and it's located in the nations capital - It's the Smithsonian National Zoo! See more of the National Zoo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbS1IGvu_5Q See Zoolights here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOnEu85zBzI This video contains the following royalty-free music: "Gonna Start V2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ It would take the entire day to see all of the animals and exhibits at the National Zoo, so allow at least several hours. Among some of the favorites are lions, tigers, cheetahs, monkeys and pandas. There is a fee for parking in the zoo lot and be advised that food and beverages are pricey! You can visit mammals, birds...
Meet Kandula, a remarkable young Asian elephant born and raised at Smithsonian's National Zoo. Join his caretakers as they demonstrate his incredible problem-solving skills and shed light on this endangered species facing extinction in the wild from habitat loss. From: WILD INSIDE THE NATIONAL ZOO: Elephant Intelligence http://bitly.com/1JDOT5f
What motivates a young giant panda? Food, of course! And that's what the zookeepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo use to reward Bei Bei the panda cub as he completes training tasks. Bei Bei, born on August 22, 2015, isn't quite old enough to eat bamboo like his older sister, Bao Bao, and parents, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, but he sure loves sweet potatoes (and has recently acquired a taste for apples). In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look, see how and why zookeepers are training Bei Bei. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter a...
Taking care of four giant pandas at once definitely is challenging, but rewarding, work. Join caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo as they walk through a fast-paced day in the lives of Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, Bao Bao, and Bei Bei. From: WILD INSIDE THE NATIONAL ZOO: Pandamonium
Fall Activities Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI6lIjhq1Lx5wNllfJhdPjxUlay_hs5ep We went to a fun family friendly event at Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC for their Boo at the Zoo event during October. The ticket included with a treat bag, many treat stations, animal demonstrations, spooky safari adventures, keeper chats, and decorated trails. There was also a themed scarecrow field. The fun evening is a treat for the whole family. There was also an entertainment stage will feature magicians, jugglers, and a DJ spinning with many current favorites songs. ABOUT US ---------------- Welcome to our channel! We are a family of four. We enjoy capturing memories, making and sharing videos. On this channel, you will find random videos of us such as traveling, cooking, parenting, ...
https://youtu.be/fNzad7HyThQ Bangladesh National Zoo, (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is a Zoo located in the Mirpur section of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The Zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wild life, and hosts about three million visitors each year. The name of Zoo has been changed 5th February 2015 from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo.[2] Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.[3] The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends[4] and holidays. The zoo is also known for its poor conditions for animals and the corruption of its officials.[5] The yearly budget of Dhaka Zoo is Tk 37.5 mill...
Bangladesh National Zoo, (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় চিড়িয়াখানা) is a Zoo located in the Mirpur section of Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh. The Zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wild life, and hosts about three million visitors each year. The name of Zoo has been changed 5th February 2015 from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo.[2] Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.[3] The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during the weekends[4] and holidays. The zoo is also known for its poor conditions for animals and the corruption of its officials.[5] The yearly budget of Dhaka Zoo is Tk 37.5 million, out of which Tk 25 millio...
From Baltimore City, Maryland To the Smithsonian National Zoological Park (Washington Zoo) in DC, and halfway back.
Today 5 month old Giant Panda cub Bei Bei had his outdoor debut in Yard 2. He was at the door waiting when his mother Mei Xiang came inside, and she encouraged him to go back outside with her. For the 1st time he was able to sink his claws into a tree, and he seemed enchanted with going up and over the limbs of the fir tree just off the patio. He seemed extremely confident as he went about exploring his new environment under the watchful eyes of Mei Xiang, who also appeared very relaxed, after all, this is her 3rd cub. Video recorded at Smithsonian's National Zoo's Panda Cam website: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/webcams/giant-panda.cfm
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As panda cam watchers may have noticed: from Mei's behavior and the sounds we're hearing, we have a giant panda cub! As far as we can tell, the cub was born at about 10:46 p.m. on September 16. According to chief veterinarian Suzan Murray: "Mei Xiang is behaving exactly the same way she did when Tai Shan was born. She is cradling her cub closely , and she looks so tired, but every time she tries to lay down, the cub squawks and she sits right up and cradles the cub more closely. She is the poster child for a perfect panda mom." We believe there is only one cub. If the cub is to have a twin, we should know by sunrise. For now, the only way animal care staff will monitor the cub is using the web cams. Our goal is for Mei Xiang to raise this cub naturally. With Tai Shan, it wasn't until h...
This is a live feed from the Smithsonian National Zoo "Panda Cam."
This is a live feed from the Smithsonian National Zoo "Panda Cam."
The pictures are shown in the general order that they were taken during our families trip to the National Zoo. I couldn't help taking video and pictures of everything. It was all so amazing! I made most every clip a reasonable length, so you wouldn't get board and so I would be able to show all of the animals that I saw. I think this video came out pretty good. All the animals are so cute! And amazing! Hope you think so too! And I didn't think any music would be necessary, I thought the background noise would be enough. I took all of this a few months ago, and only now remembered to put it together! :)
The National Zoological Park, commonly known as the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States, and as part of the Smithsonian Institution, does not charge admission. Founded in 1889, its mission is to provide leadership in animal care, science, education, sustainability, and visitor experience.[5] The National Zoo has two campuses. The first is a 163-acre (66 ha) urban park located in northwest Washington, D.C. that is 20 minutes from the National Mall by Metro to the Woodley Park station, or downhill walk from the Cleveland Park station.[6] The other campus is the 3,200-acre (1,300 ha) Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI; formerly known as the Conservation and Research Center) in Front Royal, Virginia. SCBI is a non-public facility devoted to training wildl...