Bats in the Classroom
NHM Scientist, Miguel Ordeñana, finds bats and introduces them to classrooms in South L.A.
L.A. Bats Fight On!
At first, I was content just watching the bats fly around, dipping and turning across the night sky. But then I remembered I had a bat detector in my pocket. Nerd alert!
A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor
Would you be happy to know that bobcats are visiting your home?
Seeking Swifts in L.A.
Every spring and fall, small migratory birds, called Vaux’s Swifts, pass through Los Angeles on their way to breed in the north or to spend winters in the south.
Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Marcos Trinidad
Welcome to Voices of L.A. Nature, where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Brenda Kyle
Welcome to our new series, "Voices of L.A. Nature," where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Dennis Arguelles
Welcome to our new series, "Voices of L.A. Nature," where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
Summer in September
Community Science Manager, Richard Smart looks at how squirrels escape the summer heat.
A Summer with Melissa and Maya
Two EXPO interns share their impressions of a summer job at NHM.
Land Snails: The Key to Beauty?
If you’ve seen a snail on the sidewalk after a rain, chances are it's the same species that is popular in the cosmetics field.