Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Smithsonian National Zoo: Small Animals

A sort of throw back to the 19th century is the notion that small animals at a zoo can be found in a 'small mammal house'.  Most zoos have abandoned this organizational strategy, or amended it to more modern practices and understandings.  I'd like to think that the Smithsonian National Zoo is somewhere in the middle, making the best of what it has and working to make this a better home for the animals in their care.

Some more pics from my recent visit.  Theme: Small Mammals

From the exterior habitats, a Bennett's Wallaby, native to Australia

Red-Rump Agouti, large rodent native to the Caribbean and Central America


Dwarf Mongoose native to Africa

Red Ruffed Lemurs native to Madagascar


A sleepy, Prehensile-tailed Porcupine native to Central America

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