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  1. 6 hours ago

    It's time to rock out, for the weekend is here! With black & white stripes & a brightly colored mohawk, some may call the common hoopoe a rock star in the animal kingdom. It has a vast range spanning Asia, Europe, & Africa. Its name comes from the low “hoop” sound of its call.

    Close up profile shot of a Common Hoopoe facing the right of the frame. The bird has light orange plumage on the upper-half of its body and black-and-white striped plumage on its wings and backside. It has a tall orange fan-like crest atop its head. Its beak is long and thin; it appears to have a bug of some sort at the tip of its beak.
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    11 hours ago

    A team of scientists from the and have identified a new species of brightly-colored bats 🦇! Dr. Winifred Frick () joins us on 📻 to share more about the exciting new bat species, Myotis nimbaensis.

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  3. 11 hours ago

    In the past, scientists have had trouble classifying the red panda. At one point, it had been considered a relative of the raccoon. Then, a relative of the bear family. Now, scientists place red pandas in their own distinct family: Ailuridae!

    Head on shot of a red panda laying on a log. It's facing the right of the frame. It has red-orange fur on its head, backside, and tail and dark brownish-black fur on its legs and underside. It has little white patches on its cheek, snout, and eyebrows. It has rounded ears that are perked up and also covered in white fur. Its mouth is slightly ajar.
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    18 hours ago

    Tune in to today around 3pm ET to hear me talk about discovering the new bat species - Myotis nimbaensis - and our efforts on bat conservation in the Nimba mountains.

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  5. 18 hours ago

    🐋👋 Salutations from this cetacean “hand.” As cetaceans—the mammal group that includes whales, dolphins, porpoises—began moving from land to water ~55 mil yrs ago, they evolved special adaptations, like blowholes for nostrils. Forelimbs became flippers!

    Close up of a cetacean's fossilized flipper bones. It looks not unlike the structure of a human hand with five long finger-like appendages protruding from a palm and wrist-like structure.
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  6. Jan 21

    ? The opah can reach up to 7 feet (2 meters) in length and weigh up to 600 pounds (270 kilograms)! Also known as the moonfish, it lives throughout the world’s oceans at depths of 330 to 1,300 feet (100 to 400 meters), where it feeds mainly on squid. [📸: NOAA]

    Close up of an opah swimming in bright blue water near the water's surface. It's swimming toward the left of the frame. It has silvery skin that's shimmering in the sunlight. Its fins are a bright red-orange color. Its body is a round shape.
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    Jan 21

    Save the date! We are happy to announce that the 12th annual Student Conference on Conservation Science-New York will take place October 5-8, 2021!

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  8. Jan 21

    The Crowned Hawk-eagle lives in a variety of forests & woodlands across Africa. It’s a fierce predator, able to take on prey several times its own weight using its strong talons to crush the spines or skulls of its meal. Its menu is varied & includes monkeys & small antelopes.

    A Crowned Eagle perched on a bare tree branch facing the right of the frame. It has mottled brown plumage and thick legs. It has a carcass of an animal in the clutches of one of its talons.
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  9. Jan 20

    What’s that critter? It’s the South American coati! If it reminds you of a raccoon, that’s because it’s a relative—both of the ring-tailed critters are members of the family Procyonidae. It has a wide range across South American forests, including parts of Venezuela & Brazil.

    Head on shot of a coati walking standing on a dirt path facing the viewer. The animal has a slim body that's covered in brownish-black fur; it has a long narrow snout and a long ringed-tail that's perked up tall behind it.
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  10. Jan 20

    Shine bright and bold, like the dogbane leaf beetle! This iridescent insect has a wide range across North America and can be spotted in parts of the eastern United States, areas along the Rocky Mountains, and southern Canada.✨🌈✨

    Close up of a dogbane leaf beetle standing at the tip of a light green leaf facing the right of the frame. Its exterior has an iridescent shine which displays an array of colors. Its antennae are perked up.
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  11. Jan 20

    🌟The Museum is open from 10 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday - Sunday. For more details and ticket reservations, visit

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  12. Jan 20

    Exhibit of the Day: the Northern Sea Lion diorama in the Museum’s Hall of Ocean Life! ? It’s the largest of all sea lions (family Otariidae). Males grow larger than females, weighing up to 2,500 pounds (1,133 kilograms) and reaching lengths of 11 feet (3.3 meters).

    Wide shot of the northern sea lion diorama in the Museum. Three sea lions rest along the shore under a cloudy sky. They have brown fur and bulky bodies.
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  13. Jan 19

    Imagine if your canine teeth pierced through the front of your mouth & curled upward toward your face. The typical male babirusa doesn’t have to wonder. Also known as a “pig-deer,” its tusks—or upper canines—grow upward, penetrating the snout, & curling back toward its head!

    Profile shot of a male babirusa looking toward the left of the frame. It has grayish-brown, somewhat wrinkly skin. Its slightly curved tusks are protruding upwards from its lower jaw.
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  14. Jan 19

    What set Tapejara wellnhoferi apart from many of its pterosaur relatives? While most pterosaurs ate meat, Tapejara’s diet was likely made up of fruits and seeds. Scientists think this because its beak is rather similar to fruit-eating birds like parrots and hornbills.

    Illustration of a Tapejara wellnhoferi pterosaur. It has light brown skin; its wings are spread and it looks as if it's flying. It has a beak with a casque atop, not unlike a modern-day hornbill.
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  15. Jan 19

    Welcome to ! Behold, the 3.9-in (10 cm)-long Devonian species Odontocephalus ageria. Scientists think that its frilled cowcatcher-like head gear was used to stir up, and then filter, ocean-floor sediment to aid in its search for food.

    Bird's eye view of a trilobite fossil in stone. It has an oval-shaped body and a ribbed carapace.
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  16. Jan 18

    It’s not easy being green—but it can help with camouflage! The Vietnamese mossy frog’s textured, mottled green skin makes it hard to spot in Vietnam's rainforests. Its calls can travel as much as 13 ft (4 m) into the distance, making it even harder to pinpoint its exact location.

    Close up shot of a Vietnamese mossy frog sitting among green leaves. It has bumpy green and brown skin. It's sitting facing the left of the frame.
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  17. Jan 18

    Meet the Red-and-green Macaw. It lives in humid forests or savanna habitats throughout parts of South America. It has a clever way of neutralizing any toxins in its diet: by consuming mineral-rich sand or clay, it counters the effects of any poisonous fruits or nuts it has eaten.

    Close up profile shot of a Red-and-green Macaw. It's facing the right. It has bright red plumage on the upper-half of its body. Green and blue plumage is on the middle of its body. It has a white bare skin on its face; its beak is white, thick, and downward-curving.
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  18. Jan 18

    Ever heard of a deer that barks? The muntjac, which lives in southeast Asia, makes bark-like noises to alert others of approaching predators. Humans who enter forests where this species lives sometimes rely on its bark as a warning signal for potential threats, like tigers.

    Wide shot of a muntjac mid-hop among tall green grass. The animal looks like a small deer with two small antlers coming out of its head.
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  19. Jan 17

    The Tasmanian devil needs no introduction. This rambunctious animal is known for its bold temper, haunting calls, and impressive bite. It’s the world’s largest extant carnivorous marsupial, and it eats almost anything it comes across—bones and all!

    Wide shot of a Tasmanian devil dragging a carcass. The Tasmanian devil has dark brown fur and a streamlined body. It has a carcass, which looks like it might be a kangaroo tail, in its mouth.
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  20. Jan 17

    With its signature flame-like petals, it’s easy to see why the gloriosa lily is often called the flame lily. This flower can be found in parts of Africa & SE Asia. All components of the flame lily are highly toxic—particularly the tubers, which look similar to sweet potatoes.🔥

    Close up of two flame lilies suspending from green stalks. The red-orange petals look like flames of a fire.
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