Kate Rodriguez-Clark is an animal matchmaking guru. Among her responsibilities as a population ecologist for the Smithsonian, ...

The Smithsonian recognizes the need for species and habitat protection and conservation in order to safeguard Earth's biodiversity. Through its various research centers, collaborations, and public ...

Washington and much of the country have been fixated on two newcomers to Washington, D.C., that have stolen attention but have no connection to politics. NBC News' Tom Costello reports on the official ...

Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on Jan. 24, 2025.

More than 1,800 animals reside at the Smithsonian's 163-acre National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, from Asian elephants to cheetahs to sea lions. Look up every now and then as you stroll ...