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Oct 14, 2022

National Zoo Reveals Gender Of Two-Week Old Cheetah Cubs

The Smithsonian National Zoo confirmed Friday that four year-old Amani the cheetah gave birth earlier this month to two male cubs.

Apr 05, 2017

Video: Smithsonian Institute Had A ‘Cheetah Cub Boom’ In March

12 cheetah cubs were born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute between March 23-28, and 10 of them survived.

Jul 21, 2015

National Zoo: 12-Year-Old Cheetah Shombay Has Died

He was the last living cheetah produced via artificial insemination.

May 19, 2014

Smithsonian Clouded Leopard Begins New Life In Denver After Plane Ride

It’s her best chance to breed.

Mar 11, 2014

Photos: National Zoo Celebrates Birth Of Three Dama Gazelle Calves

Last month, the National Zoo’s Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute welcomed three new Dama gazelle calves.

 
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