Stories
Welcome to Stories, a place to explore—and be inspired by—the wonder of our natural and cultural worlds.
Auk-Ward
One story goes that, in just half an hour, hundreds of auks were herded onto a single ship
Explore the Wild Outside
When yards and gardens become more wildlife friendly, the experience can be magical
Fright Nights: Unrequited Love with Creature from the Black Lagoon
A discussion with filmmakers and authors
Love in the Time of Coronavirus: The Alligator Lizard Version
Help us study lizard behavior in your backyard!
Gems of the Americas
Travel back in time with one of NHM's most beloved gems, this video from our vaults.
The How and Why of Colorful Feathers
Equal parts ornithologist and evolutionary biologist, Assistant Ornithology Curator Dr. Allison Shultz has been investigating two questions throughout her research career: how are birds colorful, and why are birds colorful.
