In a $51.6 million act of animal diplomacy, the Saudis will fund a habitat for endangered Arabian leopards.

Washington, D.C., May 15, 2025 — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) in Saudi Arabia announced a landmark agreement on ...

To download photos, visit the Zoo’s newsroom. With fewer than an estimated 120 Arabian leopards remaining in the wild, coordinated global action is essential to prevent the extinction of one of the ...

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. – The Santa Ynez Valley has long been known for its equestrian roots. But today, local ranches struggle to stay afloat. Arabian horses are one of the oldest breeds in the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals in the Saudi Arabian desert. The carvings date back to around 12,000 years ago and many are ...