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New Exhibit Gets Up Close and Personal with the Real Tiktaalik

November 12, 2023 Academy Editor Evolution, Exhibit, Fossil, Paleontology

Life Onto Land: The Devonian centers around the Academy’s internationally celebrated paleontological research and the incredible discovery of Tiktaalik roseae.

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Finding Latin American Inspirations in the Library & Archives

October 5, 2023 Academy Editor Fossil, Library, Paleontology, People

Drexel student and co-op Nathan Nazario details his research into the scientific fascinations of Latin America

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Academy Scientists Make Important Discoveries

March 16, 2023 Carolyn Belardo Biodiversity, Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Paleontology

Knowing our biodiversity is the first step to conservation

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The Big Dig this Summer at Bighorn Basin 

February 6, 2023 Academy Editor Membership, Paleontology

A joint field study between the Academy and Elevation Science Institute promises to be an amazing experience for all naturalists and nature lovers, and you can join in, too.

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Now That’s Funky! Recent Fossil Discovery Honors Academy Scientist 

February 2, 2023 Academy Editor Evolution, Fossil, Paleontology, People

Once-in-a-lifetime fossil finding at the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona honors the mentorship of Academy’s beloved scientist, Ned Gilmore

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New Species of Ancient Fish Discovered Along PA Roadside

May 2, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Paleontology

Important discovery of great scientific interest

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New Species Named and Described

February 8, 2022 Carolyn Belardo Birding, Entomology, Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Ornithology, Paleontology

Academy scientists add five to world’s species inventory

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A Decade of Drexel and the Academy

October 20, 2021 Carolyn Belardo Education, Environmental Science, Featured, Ichthyology, Library, Malacology, Membership, Paleontology, People, Program, Sustainability, WINS

The first 10 years of the historic affiliation between Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences spawned new programs, partnerships and monumental growth.

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Refreshed Outside In Reopens

July 19, 2021 Carolyn Belardo Education, Entomology, Environmental Science, Featured, Fossil, Live Animals, Malacology, Membership, Paleontology, Program

Inspiring all to appreciate nature in our communities

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Scientists Discover New Species

April 5, 2021 Ramon Torres Entomology, Evolution, Featured, Fossil, Ichthyology, Malacology, Paleontology, People

Academy scientists surface from 2020 with 37 new species

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Over nearly four decades, the discoveries of the D Over nearly four decades, the discoveries of the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Academy of Natural Sciences have illuminated some of the most pivotal moments in our evolutionary history. With the retirement of longstanding Academy Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology Edward “Ted” Daeschler, PhD, the next chapter of vertebrate paleontology at this historic institution is just beginning.⁠
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This #GivingTuesday, help sustain the Academy’s leadership in this field by making a gift to the Vertebrate Paleontology Curator Endowment Fund.⁠
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A gift for science today advances the discoveries of tomorrow. Visit the link in our bio to make a donation.
Hey, look! It's your long-lost relative 🐟️⁠ Hey, look! It's your long-lost relative 🐟️⁠
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No, really - Tiktaalik is the first creature in the fossil record to show some of the specialized features that we see in amphibians. Its body would have undulated in a fish-like, side-to-side motion, but over time, it developed limbs to carry this movement onto safer lands away from potential predators. Eventually, this motion would be passed on to lizards, snakes, crocodiles and other tetrapods - like you! ⁠
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Learn more about Tiktaalik on our blog - link in our bio.
Looking for a unique experience to gift this holid Looking for a unique experience to gift this holiday season? Night in the Museum offers the chance to see the Academy’s towering dinosaurs — including T. rex — after dark! Sleep next to roaring lions, stalking tigers or ancient dinosaurs. Explore every corner of the Academy’s famous exhibits, including The Big Dig and Outside In, watch a fascinating live animal show, do hands-on experiments and see the museum as you never have before. ⁠
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Non-members can save $5 on our January Night in the Museum program with code PAJAMAS through 11/27. Visit the link in bio to register!
A visit to the museum is a great way to spend time A visit to the museum is a great way to spend time with your family! 🦖⁠
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We'll be open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week. General admission includes access to our two current special exhibitions, Life Onto Land: The Devonian and Skin: Living Amor, Evolving Identity. Tap the link in our bio to plan your visit. ⁠
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The Academy will be closed on Thursday, November 23
On Sunday, November 26 we will be offering a senso On Sunday, November 26 we will be offering a sensory-friendly morning. These mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities to explore the museum. Check out the link in our bio to get the details and register! ⁠
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This program is supported by a grant from the Wawa Foundation.
We’re having a blast at Dinos After Dark tonight We’re having a blast at Dinos After Dark tonight! We’ll be here until 9 p.m. if you want to join the party 🦖 🎉 🍻 

Our next Dinos After Dark event will be on Friday, January 26. Visit the link in bio to get the details!
What are you doing Friday night? You could be at D What are you doing Friday night? You could be at Dinos After Dark! ⁠
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🍺 Get a drink at our Dino Drafts Beer Garden ⁠
🌮 Enjoy delicious food from @burritofelizphilly⁠
💰 Pay-what-you-wish, $10 recommended donation⁠
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Visit the link in our bio to register! ⁠
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The Academy is proud to partner with our Dinos After Dark sponsors @GreenMtnEnergy and @therounds.co
Did you know the Academy's archives are home to ma Did you know the Academy's archives are home to many important objects that represent the contributions of women to the advancement of scientific research? We house materials from pioneering women like Sara Bowdich, Elizabeth Gould, Virginia Orr Maes and more recently Ruth Patrick, inventor of the diatometer and founder of the Academy's Patrick Center for Environmental Research. ⁠
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Pictured above is Lucy Say, a scientific illustrator who drew and colored plates for her husband Thomas Say's multi-volume book American Conchology. She was the first woman elected to be a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences in 1841. You can learn more about Say at American Philosophical Society's (@amphilsociety) current special exhibition, "Pursuit & Persistence: 300 Years of Women in Science" Learn more via the link in our bio!
Tonight we’re celebrating the opening of our new Tonight we’re celebrating the opening of our new exhibition Life Onto Land: The Devonian and Academy scientist Ted Daeschler’s storied career in paleontology.
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