Animals and Biological Science
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Fine tuning technologies developed and tested on human beings,
National Zoo researchers are stretching the bounds of biological
science to rescue endangered species from the brink of extinction.
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As the forest was gobbled up in their tropical homeland, National
Zoo scientists raced to formulate a Marshall Plan for primates.
The goal was to save the last remaining island of habitat left
for this golden colored, squirrel-sized monkey. Zoo bred tamarins
today account for 25% of the golden lion tamarins living in the
wild. This article is a look at the roots of this ambitious program.
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Yes Virginia, there is a bird capable of killing a healthy
human being. You can travel to New Guinea, or the National Zoo,
to see these magnificent birds. Just remember to keep a respectful
distance.
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The mysterious relationships between plants and animals can
be based on food, mutual protection, and even sex. Former National
Zoo research associate Marty Condon has made a career of exploring
these stranges attractors.
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From Smokey the Bear to the big, bad wolf of Little Red Riding
Hood fame, our perceptions of animals seldom match the reality.
Dr. Robert J. Hoage explores our healthy and unhealthy psychological
relationship with the other "savage beasts."
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of bald eagles, and share his personal experiences with these graceful birds.
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Learn more about these striking African antelope.
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of camels; long lost sons and daughters of the North American continent.
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of Eld's deer, the endangered deer of Indochina.
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Learn about the 1995 birth of a new giraffe.
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of the golden eagle, one of the National Zoo's earliest residents.
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Learn more about an animal that some describe as, "So ugly they're pretty."
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of the oran utan; the "wild person of the woods."
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of the pygmy hippo, and tells you about "...a little eggplant with legs."
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Learn more about an often ignored animal that shares our urban habitat.
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of tigers, and shares his love for cats both big and small.
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Join Dr. Robinson as he explores the natural history of the wallaby, a quintessentially Australian animal.