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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
Field Journal: How to Collar A Bear To understand how bears and humans live together, we have to first learn where the bears are, says Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. July 21, 2016 Analyzing Leech Meals to Track Cambodian Mammals Discover how scientists analyze leech meals to track and study mammal populations in Cambodia's diverse habitats. July 8, 2016 Fossil Reveals Ostrich Relatives Once Lived in North America Ostrich-like birds once roamed North America. July 7, 2016 The Bats of Central Park Diverse bat species inhabit Central Park, and play an important role in the urban ecosystem. July 1, 2016 Get to Know a Dino: Gastornis gigantea Examination of Gastornis gigantea fossils explores its characteristics and evolutionary connection to dinosaurs. June 29, 2016 Scorpions Share Similar Tastes in Burrow Architecture Delve into the fascinating architecture of scorpion burrows and their adaptations for survival in arid environments. June 21, 2016 The Microbiome of Home Explore the unique populations of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit different rooms in your home. June 15, 2016 Bioluminescence Evolved Frequently in Fish Bioluminescence evolved frequently in fish, illuminating their behaviors and survival strategies in the deep sea. June 8, 2016 Get to know a Dino: Archaeopteryx lithographica Archaeopteryx lithographica, a transitional species between dinosaurs and birds, showcases features of both groups. June 7, 2016 Primordial Predators Discover how ancient crocodylians thrived before dinosaurs and evolved into the resilient species we see today. June 1, 2016 Get to Know a Dino: Velociraptor One of the most famous non-bird dinosaurs in the world, Velociraptor shares many features with modern birds. May 24, 2016 The Man Who Made Habitat Dioramas Explore Carl Akeley's contributions to taxidermy and his creation of the Museum's Hall of African Mammals. May 19, 2016
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