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World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.
The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.
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Programs & Events
May 9, 2022
Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
April 21, 2022
By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation
Exhibits
April 21, 2022
Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.
Programs & Events
April 20, 2022
Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
Exhibits
April 18, 2022
Hidden Wonders is the inaugural exhibition in the newly created Pauline and Tom Tusher Collections Gallery
Programs & Events
March 31, 2022
Challenge unites communities with nature and each other to document Earth's biodiversity
Science & Sustainability
March 8, 2022
The species is added to the tree of life as part of the Academy’s global Hope for Reefs initiative
Leadership
February 10, 2022
Paid year-round science internship earned highest U.S. award for science and mathematics mentorship
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