Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Bears Among Us

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...

This article examines the history of sloth bears, conservation efforts on behalf of sloth bears, habitats of sloth bears, and more.

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.

This article examines a range of invertebrates. Among the invertebrates discussed included are jellyfish, coral, termites, gypsy moths, octopus, crayfish, and more.

While this article by Shannon Lyons and Emily Huhn uses the New Kids' Farm exhibit at the National Zoo as a topic springboard, the information on farming and farming history is interesting and informative.

A page of facts on spectacled bears can be found here. Content on the page includes information on their physical appearance, size, habitat, reproduction, geographical distribution, diet, and typical behavior.

This article covers a variety of topics related to the panda including Diet and Destiny, Panda Society, and Reproduction.

"Under the Giant Panda's Umbrella," in Zoogoer Magazine, focuses on facts and information related to the giant panda. Topics introduced in the article include More Gold, Diverse Deer, Fantastic Flyers, Predators, and more.

Jeffrey P. Cohn's article in Zoogoer Magazine, "Grasslands on a Grand Scale," examines a variety of animals and topics associated with the grasslands. Among the animals discussed are the bison, the great horned owls, the cattle, and more.

This article in Zoogoer Magazine by Howard Youth centers on the Florida Panther and its population growth as well as reaction to growth of big cities. The information on the panther is both informative and interesting.