Small Serpent Has Surprising Story
You may have met our orange-patterned western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) who lives in our Animal Lab. That small serpent also has an interesting story, but it’s not about the habitat or hunting patterns like you might think.
Celebrate Pollinator Week by Learning More about Lepidoptera
Happy National Pollinator Week! While not an official holiday, it’s certainly worth celebrating. Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about one group of pollinators: Lepidoptera.
Question Your World: What is De-extinction?
Every living thing on this planet is subject to evolution and extinction. The natural evolutionary process dictates the beginning and end of various species. So, what happens when we start to advance our technological capabilities and introduce the process of de-extinction?
Question Your World: Murder Hornets?!? Really?!?
2020 has certainly been a tough year so far. Not only have we been dealing with a global pandemic, but now we’re hearing news about MURDER HORNETS! What is going on here? Murder hornets?!? Really?!?
Take a Phenological Walk with Me
Hey there, science lovers! Lexie Barrell here. I love helping Museum guests learn all about the world around them, especially when it comes to plants and animals! And phenology is a great place to start!
