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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
Flies in Amber Were Ancient Pollinators Ancient flies in amber reveal them to be pollinators, offering insights into plant-insect relationships. July 10, 2015 How the Smilodon Got Its Teeth Smilodon’s iconic saber teeth reveal how these formidable creatures captured prey. July 1, 2015 New From the Museum: The Seashell Collector A guide, field journal, and display box for beginning beachcombers and seasoned seashell collectors alike. June 29, 2015 Macaw Skeletons Offer Clues to Pueblo Society Macaw skeletons uncovered in archaeological sites shed light on the social and trade networks of ancient Pueblo societies. June 24, 2015 The Talented Mimic Octopus Discover the mimic octopus, a marine marvel that imitates other sea creatures as a unique defense mechanism. June 23, 2015 Close Up on the Fearsome Jaws of Camel Spiders Camel spiders have the largest jaws relative to body size among chelicerate arthropods. June 22, 2015 Urine Sprays Used to Track Wild Tigers Learn how scientists use tiger urine sprays to monitor and track wild tiger populations in their natural habitats. June 18, 2015 Dissecting a Pocket Shark, Digitally Discover how digital technology reveals the secrets of a rare pocket shark, providing new insights into this elusive species. June 5, 2015 Museum Joins With Google to Launch Virtual Reality Visits Explore the Museum's exhibits virtually through Google Expeditions. May 28, 2015 The Coyotes Are Coming The rise of coyotes in urban areas are a case study in animal adaptation to human environments. May 15, 2015 New Study Unveils Exotic Flies Hiding in Urban LA Discover a study unveiling exotic fly species hidden in urban Los Angeles and their ecological significance. May 8, 2015 The Immortal Jellyfish This tiny jellyfish may have discovered the secret to eternal life, in a manner of speaking. May 4, 2015
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