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January 28, 2016 Carolyn Belardo Education, Featured

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The oldest natural history museum in North America. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Save $2 on your timed tickets 🎟 visit ansp.org

Happy Friday! Check out our beautiful Benjamin Fra

Happy Friday! Check out our beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway view captured by recent visitor @maykku - thanks for stopping by! ⁠
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p.s. @freelibrary we love being your neighbor 📚 ⁠
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Dino Hall's T. rex is a fan favorite - he'll even

Dino Hall's T. rex is a fan favorite - he'll even smile for your selfies! 🦖😀⁠
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The Academy is open Wednesday-Sunday and you can save $2 on admission by reserving your tickets online. ⁠
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📷 by recent visitor @intoamoment - thanks for visiting!

A silly #MolluskMonday post for you today! Two sna

A silly #MolluskMonday post for you today! Two snails prepare to race in the behind-the-scenes Malacology Collection. They are waiting for the octopus in the back to drop its handkerchief and send them rocketing away. 🐌🏎️

Our #FishOfTheWeek is the smooth dogfish (Mustelus

Our #FishOfTheWeek is the smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis), one of the most common shark species found on the east coast of North America. They are most commonly found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Massachusetts to Florida and southern Brazil to northern Argentina. The smooth dogfish favors shallow coastal waters, like continental shelves and bays. This unique shark species has a notched tail fin with elongated eyes. The average size of this slender-bodied fish is about 122 cm, feeding on large crustaceans and mollusks. The smooth dogfish differs from many other shark species as they have flat teeth for crushing instead of sharp teeth. ⁠
📷: Lauren Tuffy

Got a kid who loves all things science? 🔬⁠ Ch

Got a kid who loves all things science? 🔬⁠
Check out our Junior Scientist Workshop series for kids ages 8-11, beginning this month! Save $5 when you sign up by September 10.⁠
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What’s Down the Shore?⁠
Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m.– 12 p.m.⁠
Take a peek at the Academy’s vast Malacology Collection, and learn about the amazing adaptations these animals have. Discover the most successful strategies for life on the beach with hands-on activities, and find out how survival is a shore thing!⁠
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Link in bio to learn more and register.

As we adapt to our changing climate, unexpected be

As we adapt to our changing climate, unexpected benefits may follow — especially for marginalized communities. Efforts to reduce heating and flooding bring more green spaces that are known to strengthen mental health and improve communities. Emergency preparedness efforts create more accessible areas for older and disabled members of the community. Join us to explore how these solutions to climate change provide an opportunity for equity to marginalized Black and Latino communities.⁠
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Panelists include Violeta Yas (@violetayas), Meteorologist, @nbcphiladelphia and @telemundo62 and Karema Seliem, LEED Social Equity Subject Matter Expert, @usgbc⁠
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Link in bio for details and to register.

Our #FishOfTheWeek is the giant talking catfish (M

Our #FishOfTheWeek is the giant talking catfish (Megalodoras uranoscopus), a species of thorny catfish found in the Amazon Basin. The giant talking catfish is omnivorous, feeding on fruits and freshwater snails during the day and spending the night sheltered among roots or submerged vegetation. The catfish can grow to a maximum length of 2 feet and 10 pounds, the individual above is a juvenile only 6 inches long. The giant talking catfish is a member of the doradidae family, easily recognizable by well-developed bony scutes that form along the lateral line. The name “talking catfish” comes from the ability to create sounds by moving the pectoral spines in their sockets. ⁠
📷: @jcivie

Did you know that polar bears' toes are slightly w

Did you know that polar bears' toes are slightly webbed to help them swim? 🐾⁠
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Have you seen our historic dioramas? We're open Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Link in bio to get tickets and save $2 on your admission! ⁠
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image by recent visitor @han_eraimama - thanks for stopping by!

This exhibit in the Academy's Malacology collectio

This exhibit in the Academy's Malacology collection shows how marine snails build their shells. Mollusk shells are made of two or more layers. The innermost layer is smooth and glossy, allowing the animal to easily slide around inside, while the outermost layer often has a complex sculpture of grooves, knobs and spines. #MolluskMonday

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