Stories

Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.

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Spotting Species with Zebra Stripes in the Mammalogy Collection

A horse researcher walks into the Mammalogy Collection...

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Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan | Stories Behind the Exhibition Photos

Take a deep dive into three photos from the exhibit Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan.

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Wolves Stalking the Collections

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Wolves Stalking the Collections

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Barbara Carrasco's Mural with Biddy Mason

Who Told Biddy Mason's Story?

Artist Barbara Carrasco’s once-censored mural, L.A. History: a Mexican Perspective, now on view at NHM, features a portrait of the formerly enslaved woman who fought her way to freedom. But where did Mason's story come from? Who helped preserve this history while others tried to suppress it?

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Curating a Legacy

Hrach Gevrikyan | Velo Pasadena Bicycle Shop

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The Story of NHM Commons

Experience how the Museum’s new wing and community hub came to be.

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L.A. on Eight Wheels

Evil E | L.A. Derby Dolls

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Congratulations, Banana Slugs!

California finally has a state slug, just in time for Snail Search 2025

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Wildfire Smoke in Bird Feathers

NHM researchers look at dirty feathers to understand the effects of wildfire smoke on birds

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Juniper seeds

Solving a Juniper Seed Mystery at La Brea Tar Pits

How identifying a mysterious fossil seed reveals Ice Age climate change

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