Safe in their den, a new litter of cheetah cubs curls up for nap time. One extends an arm and leg in a big stretch, and ...

“Cheetahs are notoriously difficult to breed, and our team pours countless hours into each and every surviving cub,” said ...

Celebrate and look back at some of the groundbreaking achievements made by Smithsonian scientists this year. Mike Bock As global leaders in wildlife conservation, scientists from the Smithsonian ...

Conservation biology is the science of protecting Earth’s incredible biodiversity, from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals. At the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute ...

1. Biodiversity and zoo conservation biology -- 2. Protecting species and habitats -- 3. Zoos in focus: public exhibition or conservation -- 4. Keeping animals in captivity -- 5. Viable captive ...

Conservation biology is the study of attempts to protect and preserve biodiversity. It focuses on both the biological and social factors that affect the success of conservation efforts and on ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Conservation biologist Reshu Bashyal highlights gaps in Nepal’s implementation of CITES regulations, leading to ineffective protection measures.

Peter Leimgruber has been named the director of conservation and science at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI). In this new role, he is responsible for planning, ...

Todd Bogenschutz has spent the last 30 years working to preserve the populations and habitats of Iowa's wildlife game birds.

Conservation biologist Reshu Bashyal highlights gaps in Nepal’s implementation of CITES regulations, leading to ineffective protection measures. Nepal’s transition to a federal system has brought ...