Stories

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

A Ponding We Will Go!

¡Vámonos al charco!
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Backyard Birding Episode 4: Birds of All Feathers

Break down how birds are broken down with NHM Ornithologists Allison Shultz and Kimball Garrett and uncover some surprising facts about feathered phylogeny.
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Research That Rocks

Our breathtaking backyard state park

Catching Feelings for a Triceratops: How Live Theater in Museums Evokes Empathy in Visitors

When it comes to bringing collections to life and forming empathetic connections with visitors, few tools are as powerful as live theater.

Suiting Up for Smilodon

An exhilaratingly lifelike recreation of a saber-toothed cat will thrill — and teach — audiences in Ice Age Encounters.
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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.

Seeds of the Ancestors

Beneath the majestic limbs of the coast live oaks, an acorn harvest blooms at the William S. Hart Museum

Backyard Birding With NHM: Meet the House Finch

What’s red and gray and all over L.A.? It’s the house finch.