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And scientists are still unsure of exactly why it happens. One hypothesis is parthenogenesis occurs when females lack a male presence, according to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

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The Smithsonian Institution is closing its diversity office and freezing all federal hiring. The decision will affect dozens of American museums, research centers and libraries, as well as the ...

Swimming With Sharks: Juliet Eilperin (04:16) Manufacturing of bitumen-lined water bottles (01:41) A sea lion propels itself through the water at Smithsonian's National Zoo (00:05) ...

A major operator in Alberta's oilsands is appealing a $278,000 regulatory fine it was issued after hundreds of birds died in one of its toxic tailings ponds. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. was ...

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C., introduced its ... of the beloved animals' leaving was short lived. In May 2024, the Smithsonian and the China Wildlife Conservation Association announced ...

WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

After the Smithsonian’s National Zoo lost three giant pandas in November 2023 following the expiration of their lease, Nguyen continued to frequent the zoo, visiting its sea lions and orangutans ...

Yesterday, excitement filled the air at the Smithsonian National Zoo as two 3-year-old pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their highly anticipated public debut. On loan from China, the pair's arrival ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The wait is over! The Smithsonian National Zoo’s newest giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, made their public debut Friday, promising a day of “pandamonium” for visitors.