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An international research team, including North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences paleontologist Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar, has discovered a new species of therizinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Bayanshiree Formation (~96-90 million years old) in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia. The dinosaur was named Duonychus tsogtbaatari, in honor of Chinzorig’s father, influential Mongolian paleontologist Khishigjav Tsogtbaatar. Unlike other… Read More >

On or about 13 May 2025 the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will authorize Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences to submit a request to HUD for the release of Community Project funds under Grant number B-23-CP-NC-0953 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) (the FY2023 Act), as amended, to… Read More >

To show appreciation for all North Carolina state employees, the NC Museum of Natural Sciences is offering free admission to this special exhibition from now until April 27th. Simply show your state identification at the Museum Box Office, 11 West Jones Street. Friends and family will still need to purchase tickets. About the Special Exhibition… Read More >

On Monday morning, May 31, 1926, H.H. Brimley, director of what was then known as the North Carolina State Museum, answered his phone. On the other end of the line a faint but very excited voice announced: “Humphrey talking! From Swansboro! Big fish — 1,500 pounds — 7½ feet long — nothing like it ever… Read More >

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they’re rarely caught on camera – leaving scientists with questions about this population of predators. “We’re a little worried about the weasels,” says Roland Kays, a research professor at North Carolina… Read More >