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From mountain peaks to coral reefs, these new discoveries grow Earth's tree of life.
Academy Executive Director Scott Sampson, PhD, shares his thoughts on the outcome of the major conference.
Experts from more than 50 organizations, including the Academy, review current state of biodiversity on island.
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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.
Animal News, Exhibits, Programs & Events
July 5, 2011
The Pocket Penguins app offers users live views of our charismatic African Penguins 24 hours a day.
Science & Sustainability
January 13, 2011
3,607 birds housed at the Academy provided critical data for research about spread of Galapagos diseases.
Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2011
Researchers' expertise lies in infectious viruses, African frogs, and tropical reef fishes
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