When you think of an orchid, you probably imagine the Cattleya orchid that is given as a corsage on special occasions and[…]
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Two-Part Turtle
Two states. Two centuries. Two parts of the same turtle.
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We’re super excited about some new live animals that have come to the Academy recently! Soon you will be able[…]
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Academy provides helpful tools for visitors on the autism spectrum.
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T. rex fossils move into the Fossil Prep Lab.
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Ornithology Collection Manager Nate Rice helps us track down a nomadic bird that visits the Philadelphia area during the winter.[…]
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Old Sea Turtle
Dinosaur Hall gets a new sea turtle display.
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Tracy Quirk studies the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Jersey Shore.
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How to move a dinosaur exhibit from Texas to Philly.
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This summer, the Academy of Natural Sciences’ doors opened early for 180 specially invited guests. These guests were attending the[…]
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