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A Ponding We Will Go!

¡Vámonos al charco!
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Explore Jane Goodall's Profound Impact on Conservation and Advocacy

On March 25, a panel of L.A. community scientists, conservationists and activists discussed Dr. Goodall's evolution to activism and how we can all make a difference for the second installment of A Closer Look at Becoming Jane at NHM.
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Off to Anacapa!

Our Anthropology Curator heads to the Channel Islands on an unprecedented underwater archaeology expedition to find evidence of the first people to set foot on these shores
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Chimpanzees: Redefining What It Means to Be Human

Dr. Jane Goodall’s scientific insights revealed how similar we are to chimpanzees.
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The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall

She opened doors for women in science and her discoveries reshaped our understanding of chimpanzees and what it means to be human.
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Research and Collections

Armenia's White Storks

Nest Neighbors Bring Good Fortune Across the Globe
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Wild L.A. with a Squirrel!

Join Acorn Jones (the only squirrel we have on staff) for a hike from Wild L.A.
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NHM's Community Science Projects

Collaborate with NHM scientists to explore the wild side of your city
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How To Take Pictures For Science

Your photos can help science get a better picture of our natural world
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