Why These 4 Cheetahs Walked Away From a Tiny Serval After Just 20 Seconds

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania is a World Heritage Site and covers some 15,000 square kilometers. It is home to ...

See the first baby elephant born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo in nearly 25 years

A female Asian elephant calf has been born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, the first in almost a quarter of a century.

See video of first Asian elephant born at National Zoo in over 20 years

The baby was born on Monday, Feb. 2, at 1:15 a.m. ET. Watch as she walks with some assistance from caretakers.
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American Bison Return to the National Mall With New Exhibitions and Larger-Than-Life Bronze Sculptures at the National Museum of Natural History

In 2026, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is celebrating all things American bison. Through a series of new exhibitions, displays and programming, the national mammal will take ...