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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
A Walking Whale: Ambulocetus Ambulocetus natans was a semiaquatic whale - an evolutionary step from land-dwelling ancestors to fully marine whales. March 6, 2013 What Is a Dinosaur? What defines a dinosaur? March 1, 2013 Moths at Large at the Museum Stunning photographs in the moths exhibition reveal intricate patterns on the wings of these nocturnal insects. February 27, 2013 What Are Whales? Learn about whales, their unique adaptations to marine life, and their critical role in ocean ecosystems. February 21, 2013 Meteor, Meteorite, Asteroid: What's the Difference? Understand the distinctions between meteors, meteorites, and asteroids, and their significance in our solar system. February 15, 2013 Artists' Techniques Rendered Habitat Dioramas Mesmerizingly Real Discover the techniques artists use to render habitat dioramas mesmerizingly real, blending art and science seamlessly. February 13, 2013 Tracing the Face and Age of the Placental Mammal Ancestor Researchers reconstructed the face and age of the placental mammal ancestor, offering insights into mammalian evolution. February 7, 2013 How Do Moths and Butterflies Survive a New York City Winter? Learn how moths and butterflies adapt to survive harsh winter conditions in an urban environment like New York City. February 7, 2013 Permanent Midnight: Wolf Diorama Gets New "Moon Shadows" Take a closer look at the updated wolf diorama, featuring detailed restorations that bring this classic exhibit to life. February 6, 2013 Wooden Ifugao Figures from Anthropology's Philippines Collection Explore the Museum's collection of wooden figures from the Ifugao people of the Philippines. January 28, 2013 The Museum's Giant Squid The Museum's giant squid is 25 feet long, its arms and tentacles dotted with rows of sharp-toothed suckers. January 24, 2013 Museum PhD Student's Animated Thesis on the Lives (and Deaths) of Stars Learn how rare stellar remnants provide clues about the formation of the universe's earliest galaxies. December 13, 2012
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