See the Zoo in a whole new light! Between 5 and 9 p.m. on December 7-9, 14-23, 26-30, and January 1 the famous ZooLights will be on view featuring beautiful light displays of our favorite animals. While you're here, see our nocturnal critters. The Small Mammal House, Great Ape House, and Kids' Farm will be open every night and will be offering special demonstrations and talks.
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I am a small deep-sea species found at depths of at least 2,000 to 3,000 feet in the temperate and tropical oceans of the world. My jet-black skin, the caped appearance of the webbing between my arms, and the fact that my eyes appear red under some light conditions are what gave me my name. You might say I'm of Transylvanian descent.
Dacre Boulton's Winter depicts a lonely man shoveling snow on a dreary winter day during the Great Depression. On average, one inch of rain is equal to how many inches of snow?
The Smithsonian is launching a major project in order to monitor the ocean’s coastal ecosystems over a long period of time. “As our coasts undergo accelerating change due to human activity and the effects of climate change, it is more important than ever to monitor and understand the ocean’s biodiversity,” said Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough.
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Download Turkey in the Straw by Georgia Wettlin-Larsen from the Smithsonian Folkways album Wood That Sings: Indian Fiddle Music of the Americas. Enter code ENEWSTURKEY and save 20% on this CD or album download through December 31 at folkways.si.edu.
