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Photographer Stefan Christmann was lucky to find t

Photographer Stefan Christmann was lucky to find this isolated couple courting in Atka Bay, Queen Maud Land, Antarctica. The serene backdrop of sea ice and a distant stranded iceberg softly lit by the setting sun gives no hint that the Antarctic winter is about to intensify. Emperor penguins form a new bond each year and are monogamous for the season. Males perform a courtship call until chosen by a female.

This stunning photograph is one of 100 images currently on view at the Academy of Natural Sciences as part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit. Learn more about this exhibit and planning your visit via the link in bio. #wpy55 #penguins #penguinsofinstagram

Are you excited to look sharp in your Halloween co

Are you excited to look sharp in your Halloween costume? Come show off your attire at the Academy this weekend. We'll be handing out treat bags to all visitors (while supplies last) this Friday through Sunday.
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Save $2 when you book your timed ticket online! Link in bio to plan your visit.

As a civic institution of, by and for all Philadel

As a civic institution of, by and for all Philadelphians, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University shares the city’s anger and sadness at the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. yesterday afternoon as the result of a police shooting. We extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Wallace’s family and all those who feel the pain of his loss.

While the facts are still emerging, our hope is that the city’s inquiry will consider de-escalation practices and support mental health reforms that result in equitable treatment for the Black community. In the meantime, the Academy stands with fellow Philadelphians in a shared belief that Black Lives Matter. We maintain a deep and ongoing commitment to doing all we can to address the systemic inequalities that continue to plague our society.

Happy #NationalFossilDay! We're celebrating Paleop

Happy #NationalFossilDay! We're celebrating Paleoplaooza with nine days of virtual activities starting on October 17. Join us for drinks with paleontologists, T. rex crafts, a virtual fossil field trip, dinosaur story times and more! Visit the link in bio for more details.

Drexel has long observed Columbus Day, a national

Drexel has long observed Columbus Day, a national holiday that celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. But the University acknowledges that the historical framing that Columbus “discovered” America erases the first inhabitants of this land – the Native people whose land was stolen and whose populations were decimated by the European colonizers led by Columbus and others.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University acknowledges that we are located on Lenni – Lenape land. We have a responsibility to our natural world and the land upon which we work, and that means critically reflecting on our history and illuminating the stories and knowledge of Indigenous communities and their cultures.

For our staff and friends who identify as Indigenous, we see you and celebrate you. Visit the link in bio to read a blog post from the National Museum of the American Indian that explains the importance of shifting the focus of this day from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please visit our stories today to explore more resources for insight into the Lenape, the land where you live and the impact of Indigenous communities on conservation, climate and environmental justice movements.

Image: Tribal territories of Delaware tribes, Wikimedia Commons

We just wrapped up our virtual Members' Week! This

Did you know Black Americans are 75% more likely t

Did you know Black Americans are 75% more likely than others to live near facilities that produce hazardous waste and that Indigenous communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental contaminants? We've gathered some resources to help support environmental justice. Click the link in bio to find out more and see what you can do to take action.

Peek-A-Boo! Can you spot the baby in this image? 🔎
A baby gelada will spend the first few weeks of its life being carried around on its mother’s front before moving to her back. Geladas live on the ground and drop down onto ledges in cliff faces for safety when they sleep. Farmland is encroaching on their native grasslands and their habitat is shrinking.
This stunning photoraph was taken by Riccardo Marchegiani in Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia and is on display at the Academy as part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit. #wpy55

Just another #MolluskMonday! We're still digging m

Just another #MolluskMonday! We're still digging mussels. The freshwater mussels (Unionoidea) form the largest single section of the Academy’s vast collection of roughly 10 million (😲) shells.
📸: Paul Callomon/ANS

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