Smithsonian National Zoo: Classification Systems

Taxonomy is the study of organisms and how you phylum. Three biology activities are included, helping scholars understand four of the six kingdoms, specifically Protista, Plantae, Fungi, and Animalia. Scholars observe and classify...

This article, published by Zoogoer (January/February 1997), offers an intimate look at Speke's Gazelles found at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Find out where this gazelle gets its name, as well as some odd and distinctive traits of this...

The Smithsonian National Zoo offers a fact sheet on the Caracal. Content includes a look at the caracal's home range, habitat, diet, reproduction, social structure, and life span.

The Smithsonian National Zoo provides a detailed lion fact sheet. Content includes a look at the lion's size, geographic distribution, status in the wild, habitat, diet, reproduction, life span, and behavior.

Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...

This website presents fact sheets about numerous reptiles. Choose from a pull-down list between snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles. The fact sheets contain information such as taxonomy, distribution and habitat, eating habits,...

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park provides a detailed look at birds. Content includes a focus on the Zoo's bird house exhibit, as well as bird houses, flight cages, bird facts, bird information for kids, an FAQ section, a photo...

As part of the Reptiles and Amphibians exhibit at the National Zoo, this site highlights various facts and interesting information on the American Alligator. In addition to a picture, the site provides a description and information on...

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park explores the lives of small mammals, both in the wild and in captivity. Choose a webcam to view a variety of small mammals live and up-close, learn about current conservation efforts, access an...

This article studies facts and information related to the Peafowl at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Various types of Peafowl are discussed throughout the brief article.