The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, commonly known as the National Zoological Park or simply the National Zoo, is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. The zoo is
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View at the National Zoo, Washington, D.C., 1909
Elephant fed by a zoo attendant through the bars of a fence at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., c. 1915
Tours and classes at the zoo, 1979
Fishing cat
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The fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat of South and Southeast Asia. It has a deep yellowish-grey fur with black lines and spots. Adults have a head-to-body length of 57 to 78 cm, with a 20 to 30 c
National Zoological Park (United States)
…in the US at 22 years old. A group of Asia-themed exhibits opened in October 2006. Aside from displaying giant pandas, the area displays sloth bears, fishing cats, red pandas, northern snakeheads, clouded leopards and Asian small-clawed otters. Many species on the Asia Trail are listed as endangered. In spring…
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Fishing Cat distribution
A fishing cat at the National Zoological Park
A fishing cat in the Sundarbans