L.A. Bats Fight On!

At first, I was content just watching the bats fly around, dipping and turning across the night sky. But then I remembered I had a bat detector in my pocket. Nerd alert!
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A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor

Would you be happy to know that bobcats are visiting your home?
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Seeking Swifts in L.A.

Every spring and fall, small migratory birds, called Vaux’s Swifts, pass through Los Angeles on their way to breed in the north or to spend winters in the south.
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Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Marcos Trinidad

Welcome to Voices of L.A. Nature, where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
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Voices of L.A. Nature: An Interview with Dennis Arguelles

Welcome to our new series, "Voices of L.A. Nature," where we'll hear stories from a diverse range of Angelenos about their relationships with nature in L.A.
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Museum-Made Monsters

The classic monster-movie artifacts that appeared in our Natural History of Horror exhibition are the result of one man’s uncanny foresight: Honorary Curator Earl Theisen.
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Summer in September

Community Science Manager, Richard Smart looks at how squirrels escape the summer heat.
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Slimy Friends Or ... ?

Can two animals who are not natural friends hang out together?
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Abandoned Baby Animals: What Should You Do?

What to do if you see a wild animal that you think needs help.
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A Campus Trek, Wildlife Camera In Hand

Esperanza elementary school students learn about camera trap technology.
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