Claude is the Academy's beloved, unofficial mascot. An American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) with albinism, he is famous for his striking white coloration and is one of less than two dozen ...

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The Fellows of the California Academy of Sciences are a group of distinguished scientists, nominated and appointed in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the natural sciences. Fellows ...

In this new study, however, the researchers took a more detailed look at both adults and juveniles of the multicolored marvel, measuring and counting various features, such as the color of adult males ...

One of the things necessary for survival is water. It turns out that of all the water in the world, 97% is salty ocean water. That leaves only 3% for freshwater, which is not only used for drinking ...

Participants will conduct research with their chosen advisor on a project relating to the discipline of the advisor and student. The program begins with a week-long field trip to the University of ...

If you want your students to practice their measuring skills, you can structure this activity so that each student gets a chance to measure. Put students in groups of six, and give each group a liter ...

Do sea levels rise when ice melts? Does it matter whether the ice is on land or in the ocean? Students design an experiment to find out. They collect data, graph their results, and interpret their ...

All guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance. Buying in advance guarantees availability on busy days, including weekends, holidays, and spring break. Plus, save time by skipping the ...

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The Coral Restoration Center Roatán is a scalable model for coral reef regeneration around the world. California Academy of Sciences Rediscovers ‘Extinct’ Black Stony Coral in the Galápagos After 24 ...

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.