The Philippine Coral Reef, the gateway to our larger Coral Reefs of the World exhibit, highlights waters known as the center of marine biodiversity—an area of unbelievable beauty and importance. From ...

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Divide class into small work groups of four to six students each and provide each group with an Insect Habitat Card and a set of art supplies. Each student will need an Invent an Insect worksheet.

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The spotted eagle ray is considered a data deficient species and its distribution, migration, feeding habits, growth rates and reproductive biology are poorly defined. The objectives of our study ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 11, 2025) — The California Academy of Sciences is gearing up to celebrate one of our most iconic residents: Claude, the beloved albino alligator, who turns 30 on September 15 ...

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From sustainable stocking stuffers to colorful gift cards, the Academy has gift-giving down to a science. See below for our top gift ideas that will make your loved ones merry this holiday while ...