The giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo named Bao Bao after 100 days and 123,039 votes

Washington, D.C., United States, 2013-12-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — After 100 days and 123,039 votes the giant panda cub at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo received her name—Bao Bao—today, Sunday, Dec. 1. Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough, Ambassador Cui Tiankai from the People’s Republic of China and Assistant Secretary Kerri-Ann Jones from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans… Read the full press release

SCBI scientists prove habitat loss affects the genetic diversity and gene flow of tigers and leopards populations

2013-07-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — As economic expansion and development fragments the forest landscape of central India, the species that rely on that habitat—including endangered tigers and leopards—face dwindling populations and increased competition for food and resources. Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists analyzed the genes of these great cats in the Satpura-Maikal landscape—a 15,000 square kilometers area… Read the full press release

Smithsonian National Zoo welcomes Asian Elephant, Bozie!

ZOO’S HERD GROWS TO FOUR ELEPHANTS 2013-05-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Animal care staff at the National Zoo welcomed a new resident to Elephant Trails May 22—Bozie, a 37-year-old female Asian elephant. She arrived safely at approximately 3:30 p.m. and is now in quarantine for approximately 30 days. Along with Elephant Manager Marie Galloway, Zoo Veterinarian Nancy… Read the full press release