Spider Tortoise Hatches at the National Zoo The Smithsonian's National Zoo is celebrating a conservation milestone: For the first time, a rare spider tortoise has hatched in the Reptile Discovery Center. Animal care staff are closely monitoring the hatchling, which emerged May 10 in an off-exhibit area. Staff have not yet verified the two-week-old tortoise's sex, as when they are young they show no sexual dimorphism. Keepers report that it appears to be thriving and are encouraged by its growth. If the tortoise continues to progress, it will be on exhibit this summer. In the meantime, Zoo visitors can see a family group of adult male spider tortoises on exhibit.
Special Operations Command Team’s David Neumer crosses the finish line for gold in the Men’s Open Hand Cycle Division during the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games at Marine Corps Base Quantico June 21, 2015. Jimenez won gold in the Men’s H5 Hand Cycle Division.