NEWS

A new paper from Roland Kays and Arielle Parsons (who also works in the Biodiversity Lab) has been published today: As coyotes have spread outside their native range into the eastern United States, they’ve been known to harass and kill North Carolina’s two native species of fox. A new study finds that preserving tree cover… Read More >

Hoppy Herp Days! Instead of our usual Reptile and Amphibian Day, we’re spreading the love for all things slithery, scaly, and slimy by having a MONTH of various “herp”-themed events – including herp hikes, virtual talks, workshops and more! We’re also awarding superlatives to seven of the most remarkable reptiles and amphibians. Reptile & Amphibian… Read More >

Adult Lined Seahorse. Photo: Leanne Pietraniec/NCMNSClick to enlarge. Lined Seahorse fry. Photo: Elizabeth Reese/NCMNS.Click to enlarge. By Leanne Pietraniec, Curator of Fish and Invertebrates and Elizabeth Reese, Assistant Curator of Fish and Invertebrates With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love will soon be in the air at the Museum, at least in the seahorse… Read More >

Cayo Santiago pre-hurricane. Aerial photo by Joyce Cohen. Cayo Santiago post-hurricane. Aerial photo by Joyce Cohen. When Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico in September 2017 as a high-end Category 4 storm, it left in its wake the largest catastrophe in the history of the island. The storm killed more than 3,000 people in its… Read More >

RALEIGH, N.C. — Venus is Earth’s closest planetary neighbor and has a similar size and density to Earth, leading many to refer to the two planets as sisters or twins. But since Venus is perpetually shrouded in thick, yellowish clouds of sulfuric acid that trap heat, its surface temperatures are hot enough to melt lead… Read More >