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Featured Releases
The Academy condemns the killing of George Floyd—and acknowledges that anti-racism must begin in our own house.
Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world
Over 41,000 citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations
Rayna Bell, African frog expert, joins the Academy’s Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability.
Releases
Animal News, Exhibits
January 1, 2013
Male chick is the first to hatch since the new Academy opened in 2008.
Animal News, Exhibits
January 1, 2013
The rare Larger Pacific Striped Octopus is notable for its unusual mating habits and dramatic coloration.
Education
January 1, 2012
The California Academy of Sciences and KQED have developed a new multi-touch eBook about earthquakes.
Exhibits
January 1, 2012
Quake simulator, ostriches, hands-on programs, and more unearth the science behind our ever-changing planet.
Exhibits
January 1, 2012
A high-speed tour of the past 200 million years will unearth the science behind our ever-changing planet.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2012
From clawed spiders to deep-sea sharks, these 2012 discoveries add to the family tree of life on Earth.
Exhibits
December 20, 2011
This revealing new exhibit explores some of the wildest mating strategies in the animal kingdom.
Building, Science & Sustainability
September 27, 2011
The Academy is the world's largest "Double Platinum" building and the first museum to acheive this award.
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