Smithsonian National Zoo in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Black-footed Ferret
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Giraffe
Grassland
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. 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 1, 2024
2. Black-footed Ferret / Giraffe 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 273 times since then and 9 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.
