Great Shark Hunt hike in
The Great Shark Hunt
A community effort to uncover ancient L.A.
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Up-close view of Megamouth
A Fishy Query
Why does this supersized shark’s mouth glow in the dark?
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Bison Teeth 3D Model Close Up for Header Image
Research and Collections
Sample Tar Pits' Paleo Diets
Gnawing questions answered with fossilized teeth
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Male walruses relaxing
Research and Collections
Walruses: On the Tusk of Greatness
With the discovery of the oldest tusked walrus yet, NHM scientists are getting to the root of the walrus’ long tooth.
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Oculudentavis, tiny dinosaur trapped in amber
The Hummingbird-Sized Dinosaur Story
A tale of how science works
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image of the surface of mars
Aaron Celestian Talks Life on Mars
"On Earth we look for things that are moving or growing to identify life. On Mars, it's not that easy." 
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Still image of CAT scan of a mummified cat
Research and Collections
Feline Forensics
Watch this CAT scan solve a museum mystery.
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Oculudentavis, tiny dinosaur trapped in amber
A Tiny Dinosaur and a Big Discovery
An international team, including NHM scientists, discovered the smallest dinosaur ever found, almost perfectly preserved
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Trumpet, tree, pink, bloom, pollenated
Nature in L.A.
L.A.'s Street Trees
What trees line the L.A. streets?
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3D, Fictitious, spider, arachnid
Nature in L.A.
Meet a Community Scientist: Eric Keller
Plus, his discoveries and his creations.
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