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Caring for Animals with Impairments: Jo-Jo the gray seal
Jo-Jo the gray seal trains a little bit differently than some of the other pinnipeds at the National Zoo. Jo-Jo, who was born in the wild, was found alone and injured in New Jersey. Wildlife rehabilitators realized Jo-Jo was blind and has nystagmus, or rapid, uncontrolled eye movements. Keepers at the Zoo worked patiently with Jo-Jo to acclimate her to a new environment and utilize verbal cues for training. Watch as keeper Diana Vogel demonstrates training with Jo-Jo using a rattle target.
This video is part of our larger feature on caring for animals with impairments. LEARN MORE: nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/how-zoo-cares-animals-impairments.
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Caring for Animals with Impairments: Ronin the California sea lion
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Ronin was rescued on the coast of California, alone and significantly undersized for a sea lion her age. She struggled to eat, and rehabilitators discovered Ronin was born without salivary glands, making swallowing incredibly difficult. Without the ability to feed herself, she would not survive in the wild. Thanks to caring wildlife rehabilitators and keepers, Ronin the California sea lion got ...
Nykwa Ima: A Path Toward Reconnectivity
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Roads create connectivity for humans, with deadly consequences for wildlife. Millions of animals die due to motor vehicle collisions each year, and habitats fragmented by roads create cascading ecological problems for wildlife. Since 1997, the Waimiri-Atroari community has monitored incidents of roadkill along BR-174, a major highway that cuts through the Amazon rainforest. Despite their effort...
Six-Week-Old Black Footed Ferret Kits Wrestle and Play
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Six weeks old is an exciting time to be a black-footed ferret kit! In this video, the six yet-to-be-named kits wrestle in their den and play with their mother, Aristides. The ferrets are part of a conservation breeding program which aims to increase the population of these endangered animals in the wild and in human care. The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute has welco...
Meet Our Pygmy Slow Loris Babies
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In March, the Small Mammal House team celebrated the birth of two pygmy slow lorises-a first for the Zoo! Now, the bright-eyed babies are getting braver and exploring their exhibit. See them sample some snacks and hear the latest happenings from keeper Ann Gutowski. Read the Update: nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/meet-our-pygmy-slow-loris-babies. . . . Video description: It's feeding time for ...
Giant Panda FAQ
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It's official: the pandas are coming back to D.C.! While we wait, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the new giant pandas. Have more questions? Visit nationalzoo.si.edu/dcpandas for more information!
Me pregunto - ¿Que es la migración?
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¿Alguna vez te preguntas sobre algo? Acompaña a Laura en este episodio de ME PREGUNTO para responder la pregunta ¿qué es la migración? Explora el Zoológico Nacional y el Instituto de Biología de la Conservación del Smithsonian para responder esta pregunta, siga a dos aves migratorias y descubra por qué se embarcan en estos viajes. Esta serie de videos es para exploradores de todas las edades, p...
Southern Tamanduas Playing at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
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Tamandua wrestling match: Cayenne vs. Manny! Keepers have witnessed a lot of positive interactions between our newly introduced tamanduas aincluding play sessions like this wrestling match. Both Manny and Cayenne are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' southern tamandua Species Survival Plan. Tamanduas are arboreal anteaters native to South America. We hope that the pair will continu...
B-roll: Two New Giant Pandas Coming to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW], to the Zoo by the end of 2024. Giant pandas are icons in Washington, D.C., and beloved around the nation and the world. For more than five decades, the Smithsonian has created and maintained one of the world’s foremost giant panda conservation pro...
The Pandas Are Coming!
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Bao Li [BOW-lee] and Qing Bao [ching-BOW], to the Zoo by the end of 2024. Giant pandas are icons in Washington, D.C., and beloved around the nation and the world. For more than five decades, the Smithsonian has created and maintained one of the world’s foremost giant panda conservation pro...
Asian Elephants Go For a Swim
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What do elephants pack for a pool party? Their trunks! . . . On April 23, the warm and sunny weather seemed to inspire Asian elephants Spike, Trong Nhi and Nhi Linh to take a dip in their outdoor pool. They sprayed a few trunkfuls on themselves (and each other), then took the plunge. Spike splashed a tree branch and made ripples on the water’s surface. Nhi Linh delighted visitors when she dunke...
#AmphibianWeek: Counting Salamanders
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When scientists are trying to conserve a species, its critical for them to know how many of those animals are living in the world. But when you're considering creatures like red-backed salamanders which spend a lot of time underground how would you try to count them? 🦎🤔 It turns out, you need tiny "tattoos" and a lot of hands. By counting the ratio of marked to unmarked salamanders in a designa...
#AmphibianWeek: Meet the Aquatic Caecilian
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With a sleek, eel-like body and beady eyes, the aquatic caecilian is quite an unusual amphibian. They look like a cross between a snake and an eel, but they are neither. Just like frogs and salamanders, caecilians are amphibians. They are native to the Amazon River Basin in South America and spend their entire lives in the water. There are some key differences between caecilians and other speci...
Career Connections: Amphibian Keeper
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Meet Sara, a herpetologist and animal care team member. As part of her "unZOOsual" career, Sara uses special care techniques to take care of amphibians.
I Wonder - What is an amphibian?
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Do you ever find yourself wondering about something? Join Kaden in this episode of I WONDER to answer the question, what is an amphibian? Explore this topic as we explore Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. This video series is for explorers of all ages but optimized for students in grades K-5. After watching, explore more videos, resources, and upcoming programs here...
Happy International Pallas' Cat Day!
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Happy International Pallas' Cat Day!
Career Connections: Zoo Educator
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Career Connections: Zoo Educator
7-Month-Old Cheetah Cubs Cuddle Together With Mom
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7-Month-Old Cheetah Cubs Cuddle Together With Mom
Pygmy Slow Lorises Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
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Pygmy Slow Lorises Are Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools
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The Hidden Life of Vernal Pools
Me pregunto - ¿Cuáles son las capas de una selva tropical?
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Me pregunto - ¿Cuáles son las capas de una selva tropical?
Happy Valentine's Day from the National Zoo!
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Happy Valentine's Day from the National Zoo!
Meet Our Cotton-Top Tamarin Sisters
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Meet Our Cotton-Top Tamarin Sisters
Career Connections: Laboratory Technician
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Career Connections: Laboratory Technician
I Wonder - What is a mammal?
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I Wonder - What is a mammal?
River otters playing in the snow
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River otters playing in the snow
#GorillaStory: Sweet Snuggles
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#GorillaStory: Sweet Snuggles
#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 3)
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#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 3)
#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 2)
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#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 2)
#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 1)
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#CheetahCubdate: Ready to Play and Excited for Treats (Part 1)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @MDNAandGAGA
    @MDNAandGAGA 6 днів тому

    Is that Birdie? Who is the father? Gunther?

  • @disastergoblin65
    @disastergoblin65 10 днів тому

    Every day he's snuffling. *drops a sick beat*

  • @MySkinnydip
    @MySkinnydip 16 днів тому

    Yay from Woodland park zoo!

  • @Tomaryja21
    @Tomaryja21 22 дні тому

    They are playing a master piece

  • @Charles-e4x
    @Charles-e4x Місяць тому

    Sure to us, that sniffing is relaxing and cute, but imagine being an ant hearing that.

  • @onionhat745
    @onionhat745 Місяць тому

    He graduated from "sniff" to "schniff"

  • @judiththompson2423
    @judiththompson2423 Місяць тому

    I wish we could have got one of Bao Bao's daughters to continue the Mei Xiang lineage here.

  • @user-tr6ph7rv7w
    @user-tr6ph7rv7w Місяць тому

    Love u IRON lady

  • @cutebaloch1
    @cutebaloch1 Місяць тому

    Love u Great zfirst Lady China presedant

  • @patchouligirl1972
    @patchouligirl1972 Місяць тому

    Aaaahhhh! I'm in love. 💚 Pablo is fantastic.

  • @hati.putritidur664
    @hati.putritidur664 Місяць тому

    no more pan

  • @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv
    @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv Місяць тому

    0:47 disgusting how they tried to scoop the cub like a garbage after the cub felt betrayed being tossed to the water and felt threatened when the dude who threw him/her to the water is like trying to stop him/her from climbing out of the water, creating more stress; hence seemingly he/she’s trying to flee for safety. These folks are oblivious of the distress they cause to such animals.

    • @huilu2434
      @huilu2434 Місяць тому

      I find it hilarious that you're acting like the president of knowing how to take care of tigers

    • @huilu2434
      @huilu2434 Місяць тому

      Because if they didn't do this test and the baby tiger fell into the pool, you'd be complaining about how they didn't prepare the tiger for the water. Do some research before making assumptions.

    • @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv
      @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv Місяць тому

      @@huilu2434 blah blah blah. My relatives work in a sanctuary that handles big cats from being a cub to adulthood and I’m always in their zoo. And I’m seeing how they handle those big cats. And in comparison, these folks here don’t know how to handle those animals properly. There, that’s the research. So what now?

    • @huilu2434
      @huilu2434 Місяць тому

      Sorry if I came off a little rude but I'm just saying what they're doing isn't cruelty and stuff

    • @huilu2434
      @huilu2434 Місяць тому

      Like we both not this aint tiger king

  • @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv
    @JanBanJoovi-ol1qv Місяць тому

    I get it, the tigers must be taught how to swim for safety, but they look stressed. And they felt betrayed being thrown into the water. That tiger will have trust issues later. They should let the handlers who have strong bonds to the cubs do the swimming lesson to the cubs slowly while with them in the water. These folks look like just there for the publicity.

  • @avariel-eu
    @avariel-eu Місяць тому

    2024, Bao li will be here soon❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Digital111
    @Digital111 2 місяці тому

    0:19 when the merry-go-round breaks down in roller coaster tycoon 😅

  • @monickalynn4365
    @monickalynn4365 2 місяці тому

    Wow!

  • @josephquinnswolin3500
    @josephquinnswolin3500 2 місяці тому

    Werid looking dog

  • @user-we4wo5ds6w
    @user-we4wo5ds6w 2 місяці тому

    Good mama cat! you can see the love for her baby!

  • @isshanvimal5094
    @isshanvimal5094 2 місяці тому

    Oh no

  • @Dragonzzilla
    @Dragonzzilla 2 місяці тому

    Snorfling Beast

  • @shahidkarim6110
    @shahidkarim6110 2 місяці тому

    Why water so black and dirty Should have clean water for this young prince 😮

  • @penguinagents2015
    @penguinagents2015 2 місяці тому

    One of the most adorable things I have ever seen :)

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 2 місяці тому

    I'm left speechless elephants are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from them god bless you guys thanks you guys rock very impressed didn't know she could play the Harmon great job young lady you should be amazed and proud way to go !!! Joe

  • @allinsonsherratt418
    @allinsonsherratt418 3 місяці тому

    I saw one of these at London Zoo many years ago & awesome creature ❤❤❤❤

  • @daandersjant7589
    @daandersjant7589 3 місяці тому

    I'm rooting for Pablo. Go Pablo!!! "hell yeah" :)

  • @portercoplen1630
    @portercoplen1630 3 місяці тому

    I can hear Pablo the Giant Anteater sniffing the camera. Sniffing of the Giant Anteater is 40 times better than that of a human being, and it can find ants and termites colonies simply by sniffing.

  • @Cheed_Baby
    @Cheed_Baby 3 місяці тому

    This video fixed something in me

  • @Margiezilla2006
    @Margiezilla2006 3 місяці тому

    So sweet!🥰

  • @ShinySalazzle
    @ShinySalazzle 4 місяці тому

    The sniffing vibrates my brain with headphones on

  • @pemainulunggggg
    @pemainulunggggg 5 місяців тому

    They meow🥰🥰🥰🐱🦁

  • @kkotheracountnstuff
    @kkotheracountnstuff 5 місяців тому

    give us MORE I DONT CARE ITS BEEN 9 YEARS give us more small cats leanring to fish

  • @maximusx1910
    @maximusx1910 5 місяців тому

    It’s just so cute it makes me cry in tears.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥹🥹

  • @reyvillegasjr166
    @reyvillegasjr166 6 місяців тому

    Wow amazing ✌️😃

  • @Lynxy-linn
    @Lynxy-linn 6 місяців тому

    Frist she was struggling then shes looking at us :D cutest thing

  • @AIR-CRAFT-CARRIER
    @AIR-CRAFT-CARRIER 7 місяців тому

    If they didn’t take the cub from its natural environment, the cub would’ve learned regardless

  • @AaronSparvier
    @AaronSparvier 8 місяців тому

    The Anteater Bizzes Just came out

  • @TheManaPrism
    @TheManaPrism 8 місяців тому

    "where ant scuse me i lookin for amt **sniff snoof** are u amt"

  • @autoiko4300
    @autoiko4300 8 місяців тому

    Me: **Chill** Anteater: **Big SNIFF**

  • @ruthrachel18
    @ruthrachel18 8 місяців тому

    BS"D It was a blessing to see the pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo multiple times in my life, growing together with them from childhood. Farewell, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji. You will be missed. 😢

  • @ruthrachel18
    @ruthrachel18 8 місяців тому

    BS"D It was a blessing to see the pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo multiple times in my life, growing together with them from childhood. Farewell, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji. (Bao Bao has long gone...) You will be missed. 😢

  • @ruthrachel18
    @ruthrachel18 8 місяців тому

    BS"D It was a blessing to see the pandas at the Smithsonian National Zoo multiple times in my life, growing together with them from childhood. Farewell, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji. You will be missed. 😢

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm273 9 місяців тому

    I'm glad I read the comments first as I was not happy with this test

  • @aliasqarrezaie5058
    @aliasqarrezaie5058 9 місяців тому

    Eywallah

  • @user-eu4mi7vh8i
    @user-eu4mi7vh8i 9 місяців тому

    Stop torturing Mei xiang to get her pregnant at old age pls have mercy on Meixiang n family pls stop abusing n starving meixiang n family as they deserved to be well fed n protected n respected n loved 🙏🙏🙏

  • @yaoiboy
    @yaoiboy 10 місяців тому

    I like the part where he was sniffing things.

  • @Bucket-of-Bees
    @Bucket-of-Bees 10 місяців тому

    My crops are watered and my soul is healed thank you shanthi

  • @xiuwu1590
    @xiuwu1590 10 місяців тому

    Mei Xiang is a great mother

  • @S.G.E.G_Boston_WUXI
    @S.G.E.G_Boston_WUXI 10 місяців тому

    AMAZING! Keep up the good work. I will use this vid in my school work.❤

  • @user-zx6is5in5l
    @user-zx6is5in5l 10 місяців тому

    Дебилы ебнутые! Все животные умеют плавать от рождения! Нахер так делать

  • @DJFOX1291
    @DJFOX1291 10 місяців тому

    The sniffing at 2x speed, lol😂