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More than a dozen Academy scientists—along with several international collaborators—described the new additions.
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World-renowned international photo awards spotlight awe-inspiring perspectives on wildlife and conservation.
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Animal News, Exhibits
January 1, 2013
The rare Larger Pacific Striped Octopus is notable for its unusual mating habits and dramatic coloration.
Animal News, Exhibits
January 1, 2013
Male chick is the first to hatch since the new Academy opened in 2008.
Exhibits
January 1, 2012
A high-speed tour of the past 200 million years will unearth the science behind our ever-changing planet.
Exhibits
January 1, 2012
Quake simulator, ostriches, hands-on programs, and more unearth the science behind our ever-changing planet.
Education
January 1, 2012
The California Academy of Sciences and KQED have developed a new multi-touch eBook about earthquakes.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
January 1, 2012
From clawed spiders to deep-sea sharks, these 2012 discoveries add to the family tree of life on Earth.
Exhibits
December 20, 2011
This revealing new exhibit explores some of the wildest mating strategies in the animal kingdom.
Building, Science & Sustainability
September 27, 2011
The Academy is the world's largest "Double Platinum" building and the first museum to acheive this award.
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