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The Smithsonian National Zoo's Cheetah Cub Cam Returns — With Five Adorable Reasons to Tune In

Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are delighted to announce the birth of five ...
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Cranwell’s horned frog

Cranwell’s horned frogs have large, wide, flat heads with unusually large mouths and a set of “horned” ridges above each eye. Small skin bumps cover the top portion of its body, with mottled colors ...
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ZooLights Returns Nov. 20 to Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

The holiday season will shine brighter at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) as ...
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11 Fascinating Facts About North American Porcupines

Among North America’s many forest-dwelling creatures, porcupines are one of the most easily recognizable. Still, there are plenty of surprises to discover about these prickly creatures: 1. A porcupine ...