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Research and Collections

Think Small With SEM

Seeing the big picture with tiny specimens and one powerful scanning electron microscope
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Research and Collections

Biodiversity in L.A. Backyards

A week's worth of spotlighting species (and some ways you can help) in recognition of California's Biodiversity Week, September 7–15, 2024.
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Saber-toothed Cat 101

La Brea Tar Pits presents everything you need to know about saber-toothed cats.
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L.A. Bats Under the Overpass

Counting the bats roosting along the L.A. River
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Dune sedge, strawberry, and juniper make good lawn alternatives

Get Off Your Lawn

Quit cutting grass and start cutting down your water usage with inspiration from our Nature Gardens
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L.A.’s OG Hawowshi

Amir Edward | The Original Hawowshi
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With Love, Biscotti

Nick Panepinto | Liberation Coffee House
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Naturalist Nature in L.A.

NHM BioBlitz at Liberty Canyon
An introduction to a wild crossing
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Hot, Crumbly Buttery Love in a Biscuit

Monica May & Kristen Trattner | Nickel Diner
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Cooper's hawk on a railing by inaturalist user radrat
Research and Collections

How Littler Raptors Are Making It in the Big City

Picturing the perfect city raptor with community science data
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