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Mark Ruffo brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, operations, advocacy, and marketing.
World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation
Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson
Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.
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Third-annual competition will document global biodiversity using iNaturalist. Results announced May 4.
New findings are a clear call for immediate global action on climate change.
Deep-diving show explores the hidden world of coral reefs and science-based solutions to keep reefs healthy.
Acclaimed program for all 4th and 5th grade students in San Francisco will expand to K-5.
How can we avoid megafires? A healthy stretch of forest near Lake Tahoe hints that active management is key.
Study shows flattie spiders turn to capture their prey at a speed nearly three times faster than an eye blink.
As timberland converts to cannabis, spotted and barred owls test positive for rat poison.
From fish to flowering plants and sea slugs to scorpions, these discoveries add to the tree of life.
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