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In a NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources blog post, Secretary Reid Wilson topically notes that science is “everything, everywhere, all at once,” and a new department partnership, The NC Science Trail, will help you to connect with 60+ locations to explore the amazing science & nature our state has. The Museum is proud… Read More >

The Gila monster in its transport container. The containers are covered on their way to the Window on Animal Health to reduce stress. By NCMNS Veterinary Sciences Intern, Emma Eldridge Hey, everybody! My name is Emma, and I’m a rising second-year student with an intended focus in zoological and wildlife medicine. This summer I’ll be… Read More >

Permian saber-toothed protomammal Inostrancevia africana is confronted by the much smaller gorgonopsian, Cyonosaurus, over the apex predator’s dicynodont prey. Illustration: Matt Celeskey. Click to enlarge. By Will Dunham, Reuters WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) – It was a dire moment for life on Earth. Runaway global warming triggered by calamitous volcanism in Siberia inflicted the worst… Read More >

Prairie Ridge Ecostation, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ 45-acre outdoor learning center in west Raleigh, will host the first PrairieFest celebration in honor of National Prairie Day on June 3. Click photo for a larger image. Photo: Karen Swain/NCMNS. RALEIGH, N.C. — Join us for the first PrairieFest celebration in honor of National… Read More >

[RALEIGH, N.C.] – The Living Conservatory at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is reopening Saturday, May 27. The popular exhibit, often referred to as the “Butterfly Room,” is modeled after a Central American forest and is filled with live animals. The two-toed sloth is a fan favorite, but the room also houses as… Read More >