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Famous First Reptile Fossil Wasn’t a Reptile After All Study uncovers gills and fish-like teeth in 345-million-year-old fossil, upending long-held ideas on origins of reptiles. New Study Points to Bats Originating in Europe New bat genome and fossil study, the largest ever, finds bats likely originated in Europe around 65 million years ago before goi
The Amazing Spider Curator Meet the Museum curator whose groundbreaking research on spider silk is reshaping our understanding of this unique material. July 5, 2017 Happy 70th, Coelophysis! Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Coelophysis' discovery. June 22, 2017 Two “Hidden” Bat Species Revealed in Haiti Researchers identify two previously unrecognized bat species in Haiti's high-elevation forests. June 14, 2017 Mammoth Mummies, Then and Now Explore the discovery and study of mammoth mummies, revealing insights into their preservation and life in the Ice Age. June 9, 2017 Tropical Birds Have More Genetic Diversity than Temperate Species Discover how tropical birds exhibit higher genetic diversity compared to their temperate counterparts. June 7, 2017 Birding for Beginners Museum-led bird walks are a great way to get in touch with nature without leaving the city. May 24, 2017 Warning: Aposematism Explained Bright coloration in animals serves as a warning to predators about their toxicity or unpalatability. May 8, 2017 Meet the Gilded Lady Explore the Gilded Lady, a Roman-era Egyptian mummy adorned with intricate linen bindings and a gilded headdress. May 2, 2017 Salamander Symbiosis Stresses Green Algae Spotted salamanders and green algae share a close bond, a type of relationship known as endosymbiosis. May 2, 2017 Fossil “Mummy” Shows Glimpse of Dinosaur Skin The Museum’s 'mummy' - the duck-billed dinosaur - is a fossil, but it offers a rare glimpse of the texture of dinosaur skin. April 28, 2017 Anatomy of a Jellyfish True jellyfish share key traits, including an umbrella-like body known as a 'bell' and long, thin tentacles hanging from it. April 26, 2017 What are Jellies? Dive into the world of cnidarians and ctenophores, two groups of fascinating and diverse gelatinous marine animals. April 12, 2017
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