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Stories tagged by 'behind the scenes photo essay'
What invasive freshwater diatom was recently found in the Delaware River?» Read More
Where can you find the orange-winged parrot?» Read More
Can you name a sheep species native to North America?» Read More
When is the last time you’ve looked into the eyes of an African pygmy hedgehog?» Read More
What viper has the longest fangs and produces the greatest volume of venom compared to all other snakes?» Read More
Who collected this skull of an endangered loggerhead sea turtle?» Read More
Why was Jodie the coati found wandering the streets of New Jersey before she came to the Academy?» Read More
From what famous Philadelphia destination did the Academy acquire this colorful bird?» Read More
What Academy icon identified the Moorish idol specimens pictured here?» Read More
Would you recognize a lupine if you saw one?» Read More
What treasure boxes remind us of the Academy’s many journeys abroad?» Read More
What grasshopper species attains a nearly 9-inch wingspan?» Read More
What does Meriwether Lewis have to do with botany at the Academy?» Read More
What does native copper look like?» Read More
What do you call this piece of equipment?» Read More
What was in Dr. Ruth Patrick’s mailbox?» Read More
What can you find in the Academy’s Thomas Jefferson Fossil Collection?» Read More
What spiny species can you find in our Malacology Collection?» Read More