Known as the “gardener of the forest,” the lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) plays a critical role in seed dispersal across ...

Chytridiomycosis, commonly known as chytrid, is caused by the microscopic fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis.

Carnivore keepers at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) are delighted to announce the birth of five ...

The holiday season will shine brighter at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) as ...

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What are pollinators, and why do we need them? Read on to find out! 1. Pollinators provide about one of every three bites of food we eat. Do you like honey? How about almonds? Raspberries? Peaches?

Under all those quills, porcupines hide surprisingly bulky bodies. On average, adults tip the scales at 12 to 35 pounds, ...

This turtle's brown carapace has three longitudinal black stripes, giving the species its common name. Chinese three-striped box turtles can have a variety of colors. The head is often golden-yellow ...

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The overall color is russet brown to black, and there are distinct spines on the third and fourth pair of legs. The tarantula's fangs fold under the body, meaning that it must strike downwards to ...