🎥 Throughout spring and summer, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) carnivore keepers celebrated the arrival of 60 black-footed ferret kits. Every birth is important to their conservation, as this species is endangered. ✏️STORY: https://s.si.edu/3mGtCAG. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

If you've visited Smithsonian you know that the museums, galleries, and Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute help visitors experience our history, culture, and scientific advances firsthand. But, did you know that the Smithsonian and the State Department work together on international programs and exchanges? This partnership helps advance research, sustainability, and collaboration around the world. | U.S. Department of State