Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Black-footed Ferret / Giraffe

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 22, 2021

1. Black-footed Ferret / Giraffe Marker

Inscription.
Black-footed Ferret
Black-footed ferrets are the only ferret species in North America. Once thought to be extinct, they were rediscovered in 1981. With the help of the Zoo's conservation efforts and breeding programs, the black-footed ferret is making a strong comeback.

Giraffe
Giraffes can grow up to 18 feet tall. Their height helps them to reach the tops of tall trees, and their long tongues are perfect for stripping leaves off branches. An adult giraffe can eat up to 140 pounds of leaves in one day!

Erected by Smithsonian Institution.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 38° 55.719′ N, 77° 2.824′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Smithsonian National Zoo. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ostrich / Domestic Horse (here, next to this marker); Maned Wolf / Przewalski's Horse (a few steps from this marker); Bald Eagle (a few steps from

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this marker); Lions and Tigers (within shouting distance of this marker); Forests Without Food? (within shouting distance of this marker); Prairie Dogs (within shouting distance of this marker); How to Drink Coffee and Save Birds (within shouting distance of this marker); Scientists on the "Hunt" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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