Story Archive
Meow! This Caturday, let’s introduce the jungle cat (Felis chaus). Also known as the swamp cat or reed cat, this feline prefers wetland habitats with thick vegetation. It has a wide range that includes parts of North Af...
Behold the pocket-sized western pygmy possum! (Cercartetus concinnus). One of the world’s smallest possums, this species typically weighs just 0.5 oz (14 g)—the size of an AA battery. This dainty marsupial is a nectariv...
Science news! A team including Museum researchers has published the most comprehensive documentation of a sperm whale birth ever recorded. The studies, led by scientists at Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative)...
The Museum’s Margaret Mead Film Festival kicks off on Friday, May 1! This three-day celebration will present storytelling and documentary films from diverse voices near and far. Some highlights, below: Friday, May 1, is...
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Science news! A team including Museum researchers has published the most comprehensive documentation of a sperm whale birth ever recorded. The studies, led by scientists at Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative)...
This Caturday, meet the black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). It’s the smallest wild cat in Africa, only growing about 8 in (20 cm) tall and weighing around 4.4 lbs (2 kg). Don’t let its size fool you: This pint-sized pred...