Swimming with the Sea Lions
Photographer Max Goldberg continues his tale of photographing whales, sea lions, and other wildlife off the coast of Cabo San…
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Six Extinctions in Six Minutes: Shelf Life Video
Learn about six mass) extinctions in 440 million years, all in one video from the American Museum of Natural History
Strengthening the Endangered Species Act
Is it time to strengthen the endangered species act? Species are disappearing at a rapid pace, and the ESA is finding it hard to keep up.
How Did Snakes Lose Their Legs?
How did snakes lose their legs? A fresh clue as to how and why has been found deep in an ancient snake’s inner ear.
Baby Elephants with Stressed Parents, Shorter Lives
Elephants born into stressful situations grow up to have fewer offspring and age faster. Does the same pattern apply to humans?
Photographer in Alaska: Grazing Grizzly Bears
Did you know that grizzlies eat grass? Grazing Grizzly Bears is the second installment of wildlife photographer Max Goldberg’s latest…
Mounting a Monument to a Mesozoic Monster
Renowned paleontologist Dr. Dave Hone explains how the largest mounted dinosaur skeleton in the world was put together. Photography by…
Worms Use Slugs as Public Transit
By Kate Stone Nematode Worms on the Move Buses and trains may not always be the cleanest ways to get…
Cat Videos Boost Energy, Good Feelings
Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cat videos online? If so, that emotional effect may be more…
Shelf Life Episode 8: Voyage of the Giant Squid
Find out how natural history museum staff transport the body of a giant squid. These animals grow to the size…