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A Long Lived Leaper

NHM’s Prince Rogers Nelson the Western Spadefoot frog sets longevity record  
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Dire Wolf Skull Wall Reinstall

3,600 individual dire wolves recovered, 400 skulls, one iconic La Brea Tar Pits installation refurbished
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Pondy the Western Pond Turtle

Bon Voyage, Pondy

Our adorable western pond turtle has a new, amazing home!
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Anthro - Philippine Jusi Cloth: Pink pina fiber blouse, c. 1918

Wrapped up in Culture

A look at some of the rarely seen textiles, fabric and clothing in the Anthropology collection
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Garden Guests: Planting to Attract Pollinators

These native SoCal plants will bring plenty of pollinating visitors to your place.
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ceres d. black gabrielino

The Art of Museum Education

NHM’s Teacher Advisory Council reimagines museum learning
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Science in a Half-Shell: Dissecting Turtles at Home

NHM researchers dig for plastic in freshwater turtles
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