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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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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.
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Hypoallergenic Cats with CRISPR

Could it be possible to cure cat allergies? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how scientists are using CRISPR to create cats that produce reduced amounts of the Fel d 1 protein.
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Faster Than a Jet: Chameleon Tongue

How does a chameleon’s tongue help them hunt? Museum educator Jason describes how a chameleon’s tongue is twice the length of their body.
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Axolotls Hold the Key to Regeneration

Can axolotls help teach us how to regenerate limbs in humans? Jessica Whited, Assistant Professor of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology at Harvard, explains how limb regeneration in axolotls starts with a blastema.
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123,000 Crabs a Year?! Sea Otters to the Rescue

How do sea otters help fight invasive species? In the early 2000s, sea otter populations in California’s Monterey Bay declined due to habitat loss.
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Frogs with Built-In Sunblock? | Amazon Milk Frogs

Where do Amazon milk frogs get their name? Museum educator Jason explains how these amphibians secrete a milky substance from their skin that is toxic enough to make predators sick.