Topic: Smithsonian National Zoo
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/20
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In Pictures: Winter storm: Northeast braces for snow
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In Pictures: Baby lions
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In Pictures: Flying animals that aren't birds
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In Pictures: Beating the summer heat
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Baby panda, born at National Zoo, still hiding
The National Zoo staff can hear the baby panda, but can't see it yet on the panda cam. Can you spot it?
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National Zoo cheetah cubs to make public debut (+video)
National Zoo cheetah cubs: Starting Saturday, a pair of cheetah cubs, one born via caesarian section, will be on display at Smithonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C.
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Betty White on safari in Washington for new animal picture book
Actress Betty White goes on safari to Washington National Zoo for her new animal picture book.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/20
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In Pictures: Winter storm: Northeast braces for snow
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In Pictures: Baby lions
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Discoveries
Baby twin pandas debuted in Japan (VIDEO)Baby twin pandas send 'aw factor' off the charts when baby twin pandas make their first media debut at Wakayama Adventure World
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Discoveries
40 ton whale smashes yacht, donkey parasails; what animal will fly next?40 ton whale: A huge whale smashed into a South African couple's yacht Wednesday, just days after a donkey flew over a Russian resort. What's next?
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In Pictures: Flying animals that aren't birds
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Red panda cub born at National Zoo first in 15 years
Red panda cub fans might catch a glimpse of the latest addition to the National Zoo's family of red pandas, who was born on June 16.
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In Pictures: Beating the summer heat
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How does a panda fake being pregnant?
Even though she had elevated progesterone levels, was sleeping a lot, and was building bamboo nests, it turns out that Mei Xiang, one of two giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was not pregnant. Nobody knows why some animals – including humans – experience so-called pseudo-pregnancies.
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Global News Blog
St. Patrick's Day: Did Patrick become Christian for the tax breaks?Despite persistent myths, St. Patrick's Day recalls a man who didn't alone convert the Irish, didn't use a shamrock to teach the Trinity, and didn't chase out the snakes. It recalls a man who, simply, loved the Irish.
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In Pictures: Tai Shan: FedEx Panda Express
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/03
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In Pictures: Chance of a wintery mix
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