LA Nature Quest
Join LA Nature Quest this October and discover and share biodiversity across Los Angeles
Digitized Mammals
How the new digitization project Ranges is unlocking the potential of NHM's Mammalogy Collection
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A Northern White Rhino Skeleton From the San Diego Zoo Comes to NHM
The new specimen highlights the crucial relationship zoos play in ensuring rare and endangered species are represented in museum collections.
The Fairy Poppy Bee's Dance of Fragility and Resilience
Discover one of the 1600 species of native California bees and the intimate portraits in conservation photographer Krystle Hickman's forthcoming book, The ABCs of California Native Bees 
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Rare Purple Snail Lands Here
The shells of a violet-colored sea snail, Janthina janthina, washed up on SoCal beaches recently.
How To Build A Bat Box
When Southern California (or other bat-heavy areas) sees waves of extreme heat, the second-largest order of mammals can be put at significant risk. But with a little community assistance, our nocturnal neighbors like this Yuma myotis can sleep safely during hot days in a comfortable bat box — which you can easily build and install yourself.
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In Hot Water
As the ocean temperature continues to rise, how are the Pacific’s flora and fauna faring, adapting— or not—and how can people help?
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Sun’s Out, Bears Out!
We’re diving into the curious phenomenon of bears in pools with our bear experts and local observers to learn what to do when encountering a vibey bear in your backyard. 
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Shade, Then and Now
Discover the changing tree line of L.A. through the lens of La Brea Tar Pits fossils—and the evolving presence of shade in our warming climate
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How Ancient Crocodile-Like Predators Ruled the Islands of the Caribbean
NHM's scientist discovers that sebicids, ancient land-dwelling crocodile-like beasts, reigned over the West Indies as apex predators after vanishing from South America
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