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An Extreme Beetle
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Named for a mythological hero, this super-strong insect is one of the extraordinary species highlighted in the upcoming exhibition Life at the Limits.
February 7—8: Double the Science, Double the Fun
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This weekend, meet two scientists at the Museum.
Field Journal: Of Lagunas and Lithium
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The ongoing census of South American flamingos shows that some remote sites are thriving, while others with industrial neighbors have disappeared.
Scorpions' Detachable Tail Shakes Predators
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Scorpions in the genus Ananteris can drop their tails—and a chunk of their gut—to escape predators.
Life at the Limits Opens April 4
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A new exhibit takes visitors to the most inhospitable places on the planet to meet the animals that thrive there.