National Zoo
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National Zoo's American Trail exhibit set to open
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The Smithsonian's National Zoo is preparing to open a renovated section featuring seals, California sea lions, beavers, eagles and other North American animals.
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National Zoo on panda pregnancy watch
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The National Zoo says it's watching its female giant panda Mei Xiang closely for a possible pregnancy.
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Newborn gazelle dies at National Zoo
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The baby gazelle born in front of National Zoo guests just two weeks ago has died.
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Nikki, National Zoo's Andean bear, dies
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Nikki, an Andeasn bear at the Smithsonian National Zoo, was euthanized this week.
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Dama gazelle born at National Zoo
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The National Zoo says a few lucky visitors got to witness the birth of a Dama gazelle Wednesday afternoon, as well as the gazelle's first steps.
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Smithsonian's National Zoo debuts cheetah cubs
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Two cheetah cubs that had a rocky entrance into the world made their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
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D.C.'s beloved Tai Shan on panda cam
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One of the National Zoo’s most famous former resident pandas may have moved to China, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still see him.
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Gunnar, National Zoo's gray seal, dies
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Born in Iceland in November 1973, Gunnar arrived at the zoo in 1979 from the Naval Oceans Systems Center in San Diego.
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Cheetah cubs make their way to National Zoo
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Two cheetah cubs have been transported to the Smithsonian's National Zoo to be raised by hand after a risky birth three weeks ago at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in northern Virginia.
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Betty White comes to Washington to see the animals
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Betty White comes to Washington to see the wildlife - not the donkeys and elephants on Capitol Hill, but the animals in the National Zoo.
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D.C. zoo to debut family of otters
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A family of Asian small-clawed otters is making its home at the zoo in Washington. Saturday is the public debut of the otters: two parents and nine kids.
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VIDEO: Elephant plays harmonica at National Zoo
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Visitors to the National Zoo will never forget one elephant they see. That's because Shanthi can play the harmonica.
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National Zoo panda inseminated
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The National Zoo is hoping their second attempt to artificially inseminate the zoo's female panda, Mei Xiang, is a success.
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Pandas in D.C.: National Zoo marks 40 years of pandas
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Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling were gifts to the United States from China following President Richard Nixon's historic visit to the country.
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National Zoo receives donation for Giant Panda program
CommentThe panda exhibit is by far the most popular at the National Zoo. On Monday it received a $4.5 million donation that will help fund program for the next five years.
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National Zoo panda program to get major gift
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The National Zoo is preparing to announce a major gift that will fund its giant panda program for five more years. Scientists also will announce their 2012 breeding plan for Washington's pandas with China's ambassador.
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Nico Dauphine sentenced on animal cruelty charges Wednesday
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Nico Dauphine, who was arrested in May after surveillance cameras found her trying to poison feral cats in her neighborhood, avoided prison time Wednesday.
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Zookeepers diligently prepare animal meals at National Zoo
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The team of twelve at the Zoo's commissary starts before sunrise to turn out 400 different specially tailored diets.
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