Nature & Wildlife
Explore Nature & Wildlife across the Smithsonian through stories, events, and exhibitions. Use the filters to browse by format, then bookmark events and exhibitions to keep track of what you want to visit or attend.
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Meet Hilary, an Amazonia keeper who specializes in caring for many different species that live in the rainforest at the National Zoo! As part of her career, Hilary uses her knowledge of animal care science to make sure all the animals are happy . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
If you don't spot our Cheetah Girls on the Cheetah Cub Cam, don't worry. They're probably outside having fun!
For cheetah cubs, play time is an important way to develop social and physical skills. Amabala's cubs are spending lots of time outside . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Surprisingly, the magic of snowflakes often begins with dust in the air. All it takes is for a cold drop of water to freeze on one of these particles, creating an ice crystal. Because every crystal takes a unique journey through the atmosphere,. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
This cotton-candy-pink bird may look strange, but it’s an animal with a fascinating story.
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The released birds are the closest living relatives of the extinct Arabian ostrich. The flightless animals’ return is part of a broader “rewilding” effort at a huge nature reserve
When thinking of warm-blooded animals, usually mammals or birds come to mind. What about the animals living in the sea? Most fish are cold-blooded, meaning they depend on the temperature of the surrounding waters that they live in to control . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
Boaters scanning the sea surface may startle at the sight of a fin slicing through the water. But sharks aren’t the only fish likely to bask in the shallow ocean, and a very whimsical and goofy fish is often the culprit of a lone fin breaking the . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Citizen scientists in the British Isles documented more than 300 native plant species blooming in early 2025, a phenomenon likely caused by climate change