Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maned Wolf
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Przewalski's Horse
Grassland
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021
1. Maned Wolf / Przewalski's Horse Marker
Maned Wolf
The maned wolf has a unique method of hunting prey. When it hears a small animal moving in the grass, it taps its foot on the ground, startling its prey into running. The wolf then pounces on the exposed animal to catch its meal.
Przewalski's Horse
The Przewalski's horse (pronounced sheh-VAL-skeez) is the only remaining wild horse species in the world. Once declared extinct in the wild, today nearly 400 horses have been reintroduced to Asia, thanks to zoo breeding programs.
Erected by Smithsonian Institution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 55.722′ N, 77° 2.818′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. It can be reached from Olmsted Walk 0.2 miles west of North Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Black-footed Ferret / Giraffe (a few steps from this marker); Ostrich / Domestic Horse (a few steps from this marker); Bald Eagle (a few steps from this marker); Forests Without Food? (within shouting distance of this marker); Scientists on the "Hunt" (within shouting distance of this marker); Olmsted Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Lions and Tigers (within shouting distance of this marker); How to Drink Coffee and Save Birds (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2024
2. Maned Wolf / Przewalski's Horse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 1, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
