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A photo shows thousands of monarch butterflies settled on tree trunks.

“The Forest Of The Monarchs,” a photo of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, taken by National Geographic Explorer Jaime Rojo won the 2024 BigPicture Grand Prize.

2025 BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition is now open

World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation

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Academy Building
Letter to the Academy Community

Post-election letter to the Academy community from Executive Director Scott Sampson

Two juvenile reindeer with antlers are pictured nuzzling each other
Holidays Bring Baby Animals, Spirited Performances, Wintry Science Programs, and more to the California Academy of Sciences

Return every two weeks to see pairs of visiting baby reindeer, camels, and yaks.

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Composite of headshots from 2024 new Fellows, Fellows Medalists, and Distinguished Service Awardees

Top row (left to right): Alexis Jackson, PhD; Dave Catania; Elizabeth Kools; Daniel Costa, PhD; David Lindberg, PhD; Andrea Swei, PhD. Middle row (left to right): Sarah Jacobs, PhD; Jorge Ramos, PhD; Desiré Whitmore, PhD; Martín Tresguerres, PhD; Lucia Lohmann, PhD; Jaime Chaves, PhD. Bottom row (left to right): Don Hankins, PhD; Patricia Manley, PhD; Peter Alpert, PhD; Mónica Feliú-Mójer, PhD; Renato Aguilera, PhD; Scott Andrew Morrison, PhD.

California Academy of Sciences Welcomes 14 New Fellows, Bestows Four Prestigious Awards

The new members join the governing group of more than 500 distinguished scientists and other leaders.

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The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees

The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees

Leadership
The Academy welcomes new member to its Board of Trustees
July 22, 2020

The Academy welcomes Derek Mitchell to its Board of Trustees.

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Academy Chief Philanthropy Officer Mary Nemerov
Leadership
The California Academy of Sciences appoints Mary Nemerov as new Chief Philanthropy Officer
July 13, 2020

The California Academy of Sciences appoints Mary Nemerov as new Chief Philanthropy Officer.

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Aerial photo of the California Academy of Sciences and the Music Concourse
Leadership
A Statement from the Academy's Executive Director Dr. Scott Sampson
June 4, 2020

The Academy condemns the killing of George Floyd—and acknowledges that anti-racism must begin in our own house.

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Museum exterior
Leadership
An Update from the Academy’s Executive Director Dr. Scott Sampson
May 26, 2020

An update shared with Academy staff on May 26, 2020.

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BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

"Hare Ball" by photographer Andy Parkinson, BigPicture 2020 Grand Prize Winner

Science & Sustainability
Winning images from the Academy's annual BigPicture photography competition announced
May 4, 2020

Stunning images of Earth and its lifeforms represent the best nature and wildlife photographers in the world.

North Philippine Temple Pitviper seen during City Nature Challenge
Science & Sustainability
City Nature Challenge tallies over 815,000 wildlife observations
May 4, 2020

41,000+ citizen scientists—some while sheltering in place—provided important urban biodiversity observations.

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Science & Sustainability
Citizen scientists across the globe unite for the City Nature Challenge April 24 – 27, 2020
March 30, 2020

This year, the City Nature Challenge focuses on international collaboration and the healing power of nature.

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Egg yolk jelly at the California Academy of Sciences

Kathryn Whitney © 2019 California Academy of Sciences

Animal News, Exhibits
Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines opens at the California Academy of Sciences on March 27, 2020
February 20, 2020

New aquarium exhibit and larger-than-life animatronic models explore the mystery and power of venom on Earth.

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