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How can bringing back one butterfly make a difference to local ecosystems and other habitats across the state?
Citizen scientists can help scientists and policy-makers track changes in the environment.
Biologists in Steinhart Aquarium use enrichment and training to keep animals happy, healthy, and engaged.
Follow Academy ant man Brian Fisher's years-long quest to find one ant species in Madagascar.
Researcher Jack Dumbacher returns to Papua New Guinea each year, always finding something new.
International scientists are meeting in Ethiopia this week to discuss our origins.
Biologist Pam Montbach talks about her work with jellyfish at the Academy.
Academy shark expert John McCosker on great white sharks, animals so big and powerful they "need no hyperbole."
What kind of insects are attracted to the native plants on the Academy's living roof?
Academy entomologist Dave Kavanaugh heads to the Sierras tracking ice beetles.
Academy scientist Matt Lewin's life and work are a bit on the extreme side.
Brian Fisher's passion for ants takes him all over the world, especially Madagascar. He continues to go...