Take a Look Under the Canopy

February 2, 2024 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Evolution, Exhibit, Featured, Live Animals

A new exhibition showcases immersive animal habitat displays with live animals, including a two-toed sloth, along with life-size, climbable animal sculptures and other interactive and dynamic features designed for all ages.

Simple Ways to Support Spring Bird Migration

February 1, 2024 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Birding, Featured, Ornithology

Plants, feeders, birdhouses and even a few small alterations in our daily habits can go a long way in supporting the livelihood and diversity of avian species.

The Unexpected Diversity of Philadelphia’s Bees

August 1, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Entomology, Sustainability

Academy co-op and BEES student Liz Otruba surveyed the bee population at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum to see how many species were really there

Studying New Hawk Communities Through Genetics and Collections

July 10, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Birding, Ornithology, People

Therese Catanach, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in Ornithology who primarily studies hawks and their parasitic lice tells us about using genetics to understand birds of prey

Highlighting Biodiversity: Freshwater Fishes in Equatorial Guinea

June 7, 2023 Academy Editor Biodiversity, Ichthyology, People

As the Academy celebrates biodiversity — the remarkable, beautiful tapestry of life on Earth — this year, we are delving into some of the fascinating locations our scientists have visited in the region and across the globe to study and help protect our planet’s phenomenally diverse and incredible species.