A story from the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast—roughly 20 diverse communities united by a common language—inspired this exquisite carved feast dish, which is featured in the special exhibition Whales: Giants of the Deep, now open at the American Museum of Natural History.

This year, the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) at the American Museum of Natural History celebrates 20 years dedicated to mitigating critical threats to global biodiversity.

 Mark A. Norell, chair of the Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History, addresses the question: How long were dinosaurs' lifespans?

We have a winner of March Mammal Madness! With more than 4,600 voting in the final round for the nickname for our hypothetical placental ancestor, the winner is... 

As food production goes global, there are a number of hidden forces that shape what we eat. In this podcast, join a group of researchers and food policy experts as they discuss the ethical, biotechnology and patent issues surrounding the food that may or may not end up on the shelves of your local supermarket.