スミソニアン国立動物園のインスタグラム(smithsonianzoo) - 3月21日 07時15分

The first lady is currently traveling in China where, among other destinations, she will visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Mrs. Obama has invited America’s young people, our next generation of conservationists, along on her journey. This trip, like so many others taken by the president and the first family, helps underscore that our lives here in America are connected to the lives of people around the world. Humans are a part of larger ecosystems and share common challenges. Together, we can preserve global biodiversity and save species. Here at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, our scientists collaborate with other scientists across the globe every day to learn more about wildlife and advance conservation. During the first lady’s trip we will share highlights of just some of the work the Smithsonian is doing with scientists in other countries to save species.

One example is the National Zoo’s efforts with Thailand to save the clouded leopard. Little is known about these shy and mysterious animals, but we do know that these Southeast Asian cats are highly endangered in some areas due to habitat loss and poaching. Unfortunately, clouded leopard populations in zoos are also struggling due to male aggression, decreased breeding activity, and high cub mortality rate. Together, the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute works with the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, the Nashville Zoo and Clouded Leopard Species Survival Plan to develop a clouded leopard breeding program in Thai zoos. Thanks to these collaborative efforts, 39 cubs have been born and 6 cubs now live in the U.S., increasing the genetic diversity in North American zoos. #WeSaveSpecies #GlobalSolution @ミシェル・オバマ

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