The title pretty much says it all, but here’s what the National Zoo says is going on: Asian small-clawed otter paws fly across the keyboard as part of their #ZooEnrichment. The otters are given the choice to play the keyboard or just sit back and enjoy the show—engaging their sight, touch, and hearing senses.

If animals could vote, he would have locked up the nomination months ago. Talked politics at the Zoo today with @JonKarl. Interview goes online next week. twitter.com/newtgingrich/s… — Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) June 14, 2012  

Cutest swim lesson ever? [yup] The National Zoo’s lion cubs took an adorable dip in the water today. The zoo had the practice swim to ensure the little ones will be able to survive in their habitat when they join their mother later this year. With the help of animal …

Because we have a lot of FamousDC readers who adore the Midwest, we occasionally find it our duty to update them on happenings back home. 1. Matt Blunt has one more reason to hate scooters.  [beep, beep] Former Gov. Matt Blunt was issued a summons by Springfield police on Monday …