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More than 66,300 community scientists participate in the Challenge's eighth year.
New exhibit delves into the biology and behavior of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk earth.
Eighth annual Challenge unites people with nature around the world to document Earth's biodiversity.
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Leadership
September 25, 2019
These new members join the Board as Academy reaches eleventh anniversary of groundbreaking green building.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
September 17, 2019
AZA accreditation granted to aquariums who demonstrate commitment to ever-rising standards in animal care.
Education, Science & Sustainability
September 5, 2019
The Academy is among more than 40 new partners that will become part of the STEM education network.
Science & Sustainability
August 29, 2019
Team calls for investment in underfunded natural history museum collections (and the treasures they house).
Science & Sustainability
August 15, 2019
iNaturalist users—and the artificial intelligence they help power—help observe and monitor global species.
Exhibits
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition to go on exhibit July 26
July 18, 2019
Breathtaking images represent best in nature photography from around the world.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
July 11, 2019
Named for Black Panther’s Wakanda, a dazzling new fairy wrasse enchants with purple scales and hidden reef home.
Leadership
June 13, 2019
Sampson, a renowned paleontologist and seasoned museum leader, will join the institution in September 2019.
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