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Can Birds Have Road Rage?

Tiny yellow warblers are changing their songs in response to nearby roads and growing tourism. Researchers have discovered that these birds sing louder, faster, and more repetitively near traffic — a behavior scientists call vocal plasticity.
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Saving Salamanders on the Big Night

Why did the salamander cross the road? In this video Keeper Jason introduces Stevie, a spotted salamander on a special journey during the "Big Night" — the first warm, rainy night in early spring.
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From 300 to 2000 Turtles: The Head Start Success Story

The Northern Red-Bellied Cooters is an endangered turtle species native to North America. Thanks to a program called Headstart, they received warm water, unlimited food, and expert care — allowing them to grow three times faster than they would in the...
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The Mysterious Chirp

What’s making that chirp sound? It is the cotton-top tamarins Jane and Darwin at the Museum of Science. Think like a scientist and test your predictions about what causes them to chirp. Based on real life stories about our animals, The Mysterious Chirp...
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Dire Wolves Are Back—Thanks to Gene Editing

The dire wolf is no longer just a creature of the past. Using cutting-edge genetic engineering, scientists have created two hybrid wolves by splicing ancient dire wolf DNA into the genome of modern gray wolves. These aren’t just symbolic tributes. They...
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Have You Ever Seen a Legless Amphibian? (Kaup's Caecilian)

Have you ever seen an animal like this? Museum Keeper Jason introduces us to C.C., the caecilian, a fascinating legless amphibian! Unlike frogs and salamanders, some caecilians—like C.C.—are fully aquatic and have evolved a paddle-shaped tail to help them...
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Why are 30K Bees Wearing QR Codes?

Why are honeybees flying around with QR codes? In this fascinating study, researchers at Penn State University attached tiny QR codes to over 30,000 bees to track their behavior across six hives — 24/7 — throughout spring and summer. Using a specialized...
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Animal Kingdom 4-D

Go on an immersive, action-packed journey, from the African savannah to icy polar regions and the deep ocean, in this stunning 4-D adventure!
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Snake "Swims" Like a Dune Sandworm

What Does This Snake Have in Common with Dune's Sandworms? Join Museum Keeper Jason as he introduces Kenny, the Kenyan sand boa! This small but fascinating snake is an ambush predator, perfectly adapted to life beneath the sand—just like the legendary...
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Why Do Dogs Love Us? Science Explains

How did dogs become our best friends? Isabella Rossellini and Brian Hare explore how dogs evolved from wild predators into the affectionate companions we love today. One major factor? Eye contact!
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Can Frogs Swallow Using Their Eyeballs?

Did you know frogs use their eyeballs to help them swallow? 👀🐸 Meet Meatloaf, the African bullfrog, and watch closely—his eyes sink into his skull as he eats!
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Do Turtles Really Breathe Through Their Butts?

Did you know that common snapping turtles can breathe through their butts? Because turtles are ectothermic, or cold-blooded, they rely on heat from their environment to sustain their bodily functions.
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Rat Infestation Is Getting Worse. Here's Why!

Aw, rats! Climate change could be making your city’s rat problem worse.
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Animals Celebrate Museum of Science's 195th B-Day!

How are our animal ambassadors celebrating the Museum of Science’s 195th birthday? They’re enjoying birthday-themed enrichment treats!
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Coral Snake or Milk Snake: Can You Tell?

Why does the harmless Sinaloan milk snake look so much like the venomous Sonoran coral snake? Museum Educator Jason explains predators see the bright colors of the coral snake and know not to eat it because of its venom.