Wild Inside The National Zoo
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 38 ratingsBaby pandas and roaring pride of lions are just a few of the highlights inside Smithsonian's National Zoo.
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What Do Otters Eat?
July 23, 2018 16:00 - 1 minute VideoFor hungry Asian small-clawed otters at Smithsonian's National Zoo, variety is the spice of life. A caretaker explains what items are on a typical menu. #ZooQs
What Is a Baby Porcupine Called?
October 07, 2016 16:00 - 56 seconds VideoBaby porcupines are born with soft, fuzzy quills and rusty red fur. Perhaps even more adorable is what they're technically called. A caretaker at the Smithsonian's National Zoo fills us in. #ZooQs
Why Are Lemurs Such Good Climbers?
September 19, 2016 16:00 - 56 seconds VideoLemurs spend a lot of time in trees, so they've gotten pretty good at climbing them. A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo walks us through their physical adaptations that make this incredible skill possible. #ZooQs
How Big Is a Komodo Dragon?
September 02, 2016 16:00 - 39 seconds VideoKomodo dragons are considered the largest land reptiles on Earth. A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo shows us just how enormous they can be. #ZooQs
What Is a Tortoise Shell Made Of?
August 26, 2016 16:00 - 51 seconds VideoDid you know tortoise shells are made up of a hard substance that we have on our own bodies? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo explains. #ZooQs
Wild Inside the National Zoo: Pandamonium
August 20, 2016 16:00 - 5 minutes VideoTaking care of four giant pandas at once definitely is challenging, but rewarding, work. Join caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo as they walk through a fast-paced day in the lives of Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, Bao Bao, and Bei Bei.
The Fascinating Reason All Cheetahs Have Spots?
June 29, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoSpots are the most distinct physical features of cheetahs. Here, a caretaker from Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in on when they start appearing in these big cats and how they're used to identify them. #ZooQs
Why Do Cheetahs Have Tear Lines?
June 22, 2015 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoTear lines are dark markings that appear below cheetahs' eyes. But why are they so prominent? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo let's us know the answer--and it's fascinating. #ZooQs
Why Are Andean Bears So Good at Climbing Trees?
June 15, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoAndean bears spend much of their lives in trees. But what makes them such skilled climbers? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo explains. #ZooQs
The Claws That Let These Bears Rise to the Top
June 15, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoAndean bears spend much of their lives in trees. But what makes them such skilled climbers? A caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo explains. #ZooQs
Adorable Footage of Baby Andean Bears
June 01, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoAndean bears have a distinct feature on their faces that makes them easy to identify. Here, a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo tells us what it is. #ZooQs
What Do Elephants Use Their Trunks For?
May 18, 2015 16:00 - 44 seconds VideoIncredibly, there are over 150,000 muscle units and tendons in an elephant's trunk. But what do these animals use one of their most distinctive physical features for? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in. #ZooQs
This Magnificent Elephant's Unusual Skin Care Regimen
May 04, 2015 16:00 - 57 seconds VideoElephants don't have a thick coat of fur to shield them from the sun's rays. So how do they protect their skin? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo show us their unusual skin care regimen. #ZooQs
Do Elephants Really Like Peanuts?
April 27, 2015 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoPop culture tells us that elephants love peanuts. But is that really true? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo give us a look at their daily diets. #ZooQs
What Gives a Seal Perfect Underwater Vision?
April 20, 2015 16:00 - 48 seconds VideoSeals and sea lions spend a good chunk of their time underwater. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in on how their eyes adapt to sea life. #ZooQs
Why Do Sea Lions Bark?
April 06, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoIf you're near a sea lion, chances are you'll hear its distinctive bark before you see it. Here, caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo explain why they make these sounds and what they're trying to say.
How Are Seals Different from Sea Lions?
March 30, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoIf you were asked to tell the difference between these similar sea mammals, could you? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo show us how. #ZooQs
Avoiding the Spiky Quills of These Adorable Porcupines
March 23, 2015 16:00 - 1 minute VideoEven though porcupines rarely quill on purpose, working with them requires patience. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us how they handle their spiky friends. #ZooQs
What Is a Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine?
March 16, 2015 16:00 - 51 seconds VideoThese spiky creatures are named for their peculiar tails. The caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
What's So Special About This Porcupine's Tail?
March 16, 2015 16:00 - 51 seconds VideoThese spiky creatures are named for their peculiar tails. The caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
Can a Porcupine Shoot Its Quills?
March 02, 2015 17:00 - 1 minute VideoA porcupine's prickly coat of quills is its first line of defense. But what can these small mammals really do with their home-grown needles. A caretaker at the National Zoo clarifies. #ZooQs
Do Tortoises Like Being Touched?
March 02, 2015 17:00 - 1 minute VideoThe most noticeable feature of a tortoise is its massive shell. But what happens if you touch it? Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo fill us in.
What Do Tortoises Eat?
February 02, 2015 17:00 - 1 minute VideoConsummate herbivores, tortoises have a healthy and hearty diet at Smithsonian's National Zoo. Here, caretakers walk us through what goes into their special salad mix.
How Big Are Przewalski's Horses?
January 05, 2015 17:00 - 53 seconds VideoCompared to hulking thoroughbreds, the Przewalski's horse seems small. Caretaker's at Smithsonian's National Zoo explain why. #ZooQs
How the Przewalski Horse Gets Ready For Winter
December 29, 2014 17:00 - 50 seconds VideoWhile other animals seek refuge from the cold, Przewalski's horses relish winter. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
Why Do Przewalski's Horses Love the Cold?
December 29, 2014 17:00 - 50 seconds VideoWhile other animals seek refuge from the cold, Przewalski's horses relish winter. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
Where Did the Przewalski's Horse Get Its Name?
December 22, 2014 17:00 - 44 seconds VideoThis Mongolian horse's name is a mouthful. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo share the story behind it. #ZooQs
How The Last of the Przewalski Horses Were Saved
December 22, 2014 17:00 - 44 seconds VideoThis Mongolian horse's name is a mouthful. Caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo share the story behind it. #ZooQs
How Red Pandas Hack the Cold Weather
December 08, 2014 17:00 - 51 seconds VideoRed pandas have some of bushiest tails around. Zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
Why Do Red Pandas Have Such Big Tails?
December 08, 2014 17:00 - 51 seconds VideoRed pandas have some of bushiest tails around. Zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo tell us why. #ZooQs
Unbelievably Heartwarming Footage of Baby Red Pandas?
December 01, 2014 17:00 - 52 seconds VideoIt should come as no surprise that red panda cubs Henry and Tink love to play. Zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo show us how. #ZooQs
The Surprising Skill That Helps Red Pandas Climb
December 01, 2014 17:00 - 46 seconds VideoRed pandas are agile, skilled climbers? We ask zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo why they're so at home in trees. #ZooQs
Why Do Red Pandas Climb?
December 01, 2014 17:00 - 46 seconds VideoRed pandas are agile, skilled climbers? We ask zookeepers at Smithsonian's National Zoo why they're so at home in trees. #ZooQs
Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?
November 10, 2014 17:00 - 50 seconds VideoFlamingos must tire of constantly perching on one leg. Or do they? We ask a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs
Flamingos Strike This Yoga Pose For A Reason
November 10, 2014 17:00 - 50 seconds VideoFlamingos must tire of constantly perching on one leg. Or do they? We ask a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs
The Trick to Finding a Partner as a Peacock
November 04, 2014 17:00 - 49 seconds VideoEver wonder why only male peacocks have such extravagant plumage? We ask a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo to explain. #ZooQs
Why Are Male Peacock Feathers More Colorful?
November 03, 2014 17:00 - 49 seconds VideoEver wonder why only male peacocks have such extravagant plumage? We ask a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo to explain. #ZooQs
Why Are Flamingos Pink?
October 27, 2014 16:00 - 47 seconds VideoPerhaps the most distinctive quality of flamingos are their rosy color. We ask a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo to explain what causes it. #ZooQs
Training an Unbelievably Adorable Panda
October 13, 2014 16:00 - 1 minute VideoTaking care of a baby panda isn't all fun and games. See how Bao Bao gets trained. #ZooQs
How Much Bamboo Does a Panda Snack On?
October 06, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoIt seems like pandas spend most of their waking lives chomping on bamboo. But how much of it can they really eat? The caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo have the answer. #ZooQs
What Do Lions Like to Play With?
September 29, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoIt's true--lion cubs are just as playful as they seem. We asked a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo about their favorite toys. #ZooQs
The Unusual Toys That Keep These Lion Cubs Happy
September 29, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoIt's true--lion cubs are just as playful as they seem. We asked a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo about their favorite toys. #ZooQs
Why Do Lions Roar?
September 22, 2014 16:00 - 52 seconds VideoLion start vocalizing as soon as they're born. But when and why do they start to roar? We ask caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs
When Do Lions Get Their Manes?
September 07, 2014 16:00 - 50 seconds VideoMale lions aren't born with that glorious, full wreath of fur. So we asked a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo when their manes start coming in. #ZooQs
The Four-Year Journey to a Perfect Lion’s Mane
September 07, 2014 16:00 - 50 seconds VideoMale lions aren't born with that glorious, full wreath of fur. So we asked a caretaker at Smithsonian's National Zoo when their manes start coming in. #ZooQs
Why Do Pandas Climb Trees?
August 25, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoAdult pandas don't spend much time in trees, but panda cubs do. We ask the caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo why. #ZooQs
What Does Panda Fur Feel Like?
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoThe "panda cam" can't tell you what a panda bear's fur feels like. So we ask the caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs
How Do Pandas Play?
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoPanda cubs, like many other baby animals, love to play. We ask caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo to show us how. #ZooQs
When Do Pandas Get Their Eye Patches?
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoA panda bear's defining features are not present at birth. We ask the caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo when a panda's eye patches start to appear. #ZooQs
How a Panda's Fur Transforms Over its Lifetime
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 46 seconds VideoThe "panda cam" can't tell you what a panda bear's fur feels like. So we ask the caretakers at Smithsonian's National Zoo. #ZooQs